,i #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fcfg ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #aj1 #bjbb,mr4 ,mc,caul 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rogers of ,alabama1 ,mr4 ,turner1 ,ms4 ,stefanik1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mr4 ,kinzinger1 ,ms4 ,tenney1 ,mr4 ,wittman1 ,mr4 ,waltz1 and ,mrs4 ,wagner7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,judiciary1 ,armed ,services1 and ,rules1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to promote security partnership with ,ukraine4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,guaranteeing ,ukrainian ,autonomy by ,reinforcing its ,defense 7,,guard7 ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,a ,deterrence ,policy ,regarding ,ukraine,sec4 #aja4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #ajb4 ,strategy on ,united ,states diplomatic support for ,ukraine4,sec4 #ajc4 ,united ,states ambassador to ,ukraine4,sec4 #ajd4 ,potential designation of the ,government of ,russia as a state sponsor of terrorism4,sec4 #aje4 ,extension and modification of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4,title ,,ii--,bolstering ,ukraine's ,deterrence ,against ,russian ,aggression,sec4 #bja4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4,sec4 #bjb4 ,amendment to presidential drawdown authority4,sec4 #bjc4 ,foreign ,military ,financing4,sec4 #bjd4 ,expedited excess defense articles transfer program4,sec4 #bje4 ,strategy on excess defense articles from allies4,sec4 #bjf4 ,report on ,ukrainian capabilities to counter air-based threats4,sec4 #bjg4 ,international ,military ,education and ,training cooperation with ,ukraine4,sec4 #bjh4 ,strategy on ,,imet programming in ,ukraine4,sec4 #bji4 ,sense of ,congress on loan program4,sec4 #baj4 ,united ,states-,ukraine strategic security partnership4,sec4 #baa4 ,strategy to protect ,ukraine's defense industry from strategic competitors4,sec4 #bab4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #bac4 ,expanded broadcasting in countries of the former ,soviet ,union to combat ,russian disinformation and information operations4,sec4 #bad4 ,strategy on ,,incle programming in ,ukraine4,sec4 #bae4 ,strategy for cooperation on intermediate-range missile launchers and systems to ,,nato allies4,title ,,iii--,securing ,ukraine ,against ,russia's ,use of ,energy ,as a ,weapon,sec4 #cja4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,nord ,stream #b4,sec4 #cjb4 ,congressional review of waiver under ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai4,sec4 #cjc4 ,application of congressional review under ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4,sec4 #cjd4 ,consideration of information provided by ,congress in imposing sanctions4,sec4 #cje4 ,inclusion of matter relating to ,nord ,stream #b in report under ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4,sec4 #cjf4 ,ukraine security assistance initiative4,sec4 #cjg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4 ,i ,a ,deterrence ,policy ,regarding ,ukraine #aja4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of ,ukraine2 7#b7 declassify or downgrade ,united ,states intelligence1 consistent with the need to protect sources and methods1 on ,russian malign activities in ,ukraine1 ,belarus1 and the ,baltic and ,black ,sea nations1 to the maximum extent possible1 to enable and encourage dissemination to ,united ,states allies and partners and to the ,american public2 7#c7 provide critical capabilities1 including surface-to-air missiles1 air defense systems1 anti-ship missiles1 anti-tank mines1 and others1 to ,ukraine on an expedited basis2 7#d7 reaffirm the freedom of ,states to choose their own security arrangements1 as pledged in the #aiij ,charter of ,paris for a ,new ,europe1 to which ,russia was a signatory2 7#e7 demand the ,government of ,russia reaffirms its commitment to agreements to which it is a signatory1 including the #aige ,helsinki ,final ,act1 the #aiij ,charter of ,paris1 and the #aiid ,budapest ,memorandum2 7#f7 remain fully committed to ,,nato's ,open ,door ,policy1 which provides a path to membership for any ,european country that shares our values and meets the necessary responsibilities and obligations2 7#g7 continue to fully support ,,nato's decision in the #bjjh ,bucharest ,summit ,declaration1 reaffirmed ever since1 including in the ,june #bjba ,brussels ,summit1 that ,ukraine and ,georgia will become ,,nato members2 7#h7 commit to include all relevant ,european countries in discussions about ,european security and to prioritize existing mechanisms1 such as the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe and the ,,nato-,russia ,council1 for those discussions2 7#i7 reject the proposals publicized on ,december #ag1 #bjba1 by the ,government of ,russia as a legitimate basis of negotiations on ,european security issues2 7#aj7 repudiate ,russia's proposal for a deployment moratorium in the ,european theater for intermediate-range ground launched missile systems that were previously banned under the ,intermediate ,range ,nuclear ,forces 7,,inf7 ,treaty until ,russia repeatedly violated the agreement causing its demise2 7#aa7 encourage near-term1 in-person visits by ,united ,states and ,ukraine leaders to each other's countries2 7#ab7 support the rapid deployment of additional observers from the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe to monitor the ,ukraine-,russian border and report aggressive acts2 and 7#ac7 continue the current ,united ,states nuclear declaratory policy of calculated ambiguity and reject changes to ,united ,states nuclear declaratory policy of calculated ambiguity and reject changes to ,united ,states nuclear declaratory policy that would invite further ,russian aggression and undermine ,,nato unity1 and tempt nuclear proliferation1 such as ,sole ,purpose1,fundamental ,purpose1 or ,no ,first ,use4 #ajb4 ,strategy on ,united ,states diplomatic support for ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with a strategy on how the ,united ,states will work to diplomatically support ,ukraine during fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of how relevant departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government will work together to collectively support efforts by the ,government of ,ukraine to deter ,russian aggression in the form of military incursions1 cyber attacks1 the coercive use of energy resources1 the disruption of lawful commerce and traffic to ,ukrainian ports1 use of passportization1 efforts to corrupt the ,ukrainian political and economic systems1 and attempts to manipulate the public through disinformation campaigns4 7#b7 ,a description of the ,united ,states current efforts and strategy to support ,ukrainian diplomatic initiatives when they align with ,united ,states interests4 7#c7 ,a strategy on how the ,united ,states will use its voice and vote at the ,united ,nations1 ,,osce1 ,council of ,europe1 ,,nato1 and other relevant international bodies to support ,ukraine and its reform efforts4 7#d7 ,a strategy on how the ,united ,states will assist ,ukraine in bolstering its diplomatic1 economic1 energy1 and maritime relationships with key ,black ,sea countries1 including ,bulgaria1 ,romania1 ,turkey1 and ,georgia4 7#e7 ,a strategy on how the ,united ,states will engage with ,germany1 ,france1 ,ukraine1 and ,russia to advance the ,normandy ,format and ,minsk ,agreements1 including-- 7,a7 to set ,russia's adherence to an immediate and comprehensive cease-fire and the withdrawal of ,russian forces1 military equipment and mercenaries from the territory of ,ukraine as prerequisites to further negotiations on other provisions of the ,minsk ,agreements2 and 7,b7 to ensure ,kyiv is not obliged to alter the status of the areas in the ,donbas illegally occupied by ,russian-backed separatists in a manner that would permanently undermine the ,government of ,ukraine's full sovereignty over the region or foreclose its freedom to choose its own security arrangements and foreign policy trajectory4 7#f7 ,an assessment of ,ukraine's recent progress on anti-corruption reforms and a strategy on how the ,united ,states will work with allies to continue to engage ,ukraine to ensure meaningful progress on democratic1 economic1 and anti-corruption reforms4 7#g7 ,a description of the views of ,united ,states ,european allies and partners1 including ,ukraine and ,,nato members that joined the alliance in #aiii or after1 of the proposals publicized on ,december #ag1 #bjba1 by the ,government of ,russia4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajc4 ,united ,states ambassador to ,ukraine ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,president ,biden's failure to appoint a ,united ,states ambassador to ,ukraine has undermined the ,united ,states-,ukraine bilateral relationship and has played into ,russia's calculus regarding its military buildup in and around ,ukraine2 and 7#b7 ,president ,biden should move to expeditiously submit to the ,senate for its advice-and-consent a nominee for the ,ambassador to ,ukraine that has experience addressing the ,russian problem set and serving in war zones or conflict areas4 #ajd4 ,potential designation of the ,government of ,russia as a state sponsor of terrorism 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a determination that indicates whether the ,government of ,russia meets the criteria to be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism4 7b7 ,state sponsor of terrorism defined ,in this section1 the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country1 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined1 for purposes of section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i771 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga71 section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj71 or any other provision of law1 is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism4 7c7 ,termination ,the reporting requirement authorized under subsection 7a7 shall terminate #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aje4 ,extension and modification of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdhh7 is amended by striking or #bjba and inserting #bjba1 or #bjbb4 7b7 ,waiver ,subsection 7c77#b7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 not later than #ae days before the date on which the waiver takes effect1 and every #ij days thereafter1 submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a notification that the waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states and a description of the national security interest covered by the waiver during the applicable reporting period2 7,b7 a description of any condition or prerequisite placed by ,russia on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia2 7,c7 a description of the results achieved by ,united ,states-,russia military cooperation during the applicable reporting period and an assessment of whether such results meet the national security objectives described under subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 a description of the measures in place to mitigate counterintelligence or operational security concerns and an assessment of whether such measures have succeeded1 submitted in classified form as necessary2 and 7,e7 a report1 submitted in classified form as necessary1 explaining why the ,secretary of ,defense cannot make the certification under subsection 7a74 4 ,,ii ,bolstering ,ukraine's ,deterrence ,against ,russian ,aggression #bja4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this title1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bjb4 ,amendment to presidential drawdown authority ,the authority under section #ejf7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;a77 may be exercised during fiscal year #bjbb for ,ukraine to the maximum extent available for that fiscal year1 without diminishing the dollar limitation available under that section for such fiscal year4 #bjc4 ,foreign ,military ,financing 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,state for fiscal year #bjbb #dej1jjj1jjj for ,foreign ,military ,financing 7,,fmf7 assistance to ,ukraine to assist the country in meeting its defense needs4 7b7 ,notice to congress ,not later than #ae days before providing assistance or support pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a notification containing the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the assistance or support to be provided1 including-- 7,a7 the objectives of such assistance or support2 7,b7 the budget for such assistance or support2 and 7,c7 the expected or estimated timeline for delivery of such assistance or support4 7#b7 ,a description of such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,prioritization ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this section1 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be set aside to-- 7#a7 prioritize the development of ,ukrainian air defense capabilities1 to include weapons systems2 7#b7 prioritize the procurement of vessels for the ,ukrainian ,navy and other articles that bolster the capacity of the ,ukrainian ,navy to counter ,russian maritime aggression and maintain the freedom of innocent passage throughout the ,black ,sea2 and 7#c7 ensure adequate planning for maintenance for any equipment provided4 7d7 ,authority ,to provide lethal assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide lethal assistance under this section1 including anti-armor weapon systems1 mortars1 crew-served weapons and ammunition1 grenade launchers and ammunition1 anti-tank weapons systems1 anti-ship weapons systems1 anti-aircraft weapons systems1 and small arms and ammunition4 #bjd4 ,expedited excess defense articles transfer program 7a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 the delivery of excess defense articles to ,ukraine shall be given the same priority as that given other countries and regions under section #eaf7;c77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7c77#b774 7b7 ,notification ,notwithstanding section #eaf7;f7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7f771 during fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 the delivery of excess defense articles to ,ukraine shall be subject to a #ae-;day notification requirement4 #bje4 ,strategy on excess defense articles from allies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a classified strategy on how the ,united ,states will encourage1 reimburse1 or otherwise incentivize third countries to donate excess defense equipment to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a listing of all friendly and allied nations that have excess defense material that may be compatible with the needs and systems utilized by the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine1 including air defense systems1 small arms and ammunition1 artillery and multiple-launch rocket systems1 anti-ship systems1 and anti-tank systems4 7#b7 ,a description of the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the ,united ,states ,government to encourage1 reimburse1 or otherwise incentivize allied and partner nations to donate their excess defense articles to ,ukraine on an expedited basis4 #bjf4 ,report on ,ukrainian capabilities to counter air-based threats 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the capabilities of ,ukraine to counter air-based threats4 7b7 ,elements ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the risk to the armed forces of ,ukraine posed by aerial threats1 including current threats from weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles1 manned aircraft1 and missile and rocket attacks4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the current defensive capabilities of ,ukraine to counter the threats described in paragraph 7#a7 and assessed gaps in capabilities to address such threats4 7#c7 ,a description of current efforts to build the defensive capabilities of ,ukraine1 an assessment of potential options for additional ,united ,states security assistance to address shortfalls identified pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 and any considerations with regard to absorption capacity1 maintenance1 and sustainment4 #bjg4 ,international ,military ,education and ,training cooperation with ,ukraine 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf for ,international ,military ,education and ,training 7,,imet7 assistance for ,ukraine4 ,the assistance shall be made available for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,training of future leaders4 7#b7 ,fostering a better understanding of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,establishing a rapport between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 regional allies and partners1 and ,ukraine's military to build partnerships for the future4 7#d7 ,enhancement of interoperability and capabilities for joint operations4 7#e7 ,focusing on professional military education1 civilian control of the military1 and human rights4 7b7 ,notice to congress ,not later than #ae days before providing assistance or support pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a notification containing the following elements3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the assistance or support to be provided1 including-- 7,a7 the objectives of such assistance or support2 7,b7 the budget for such assistance or support2 and 7,c7 the expected or estimated timeline for delivery of such assistance or support4 7#b7 ,a description of such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #bjh4 ,strategy on ,,imet programming in ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,government of ,ukraine should fully utilize the ,united ,states ,,imet program1 encourage eligible officers and civilian leaders to participate in the training1 and promote successful graduates to positions of prominence in the ,ukrainian ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy for the implementation of the ,,imet program in ,ukraine authorized under section #bjg4 7c7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a clear plan1 developed in close consultation with the ,ukrainian ,ministry of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine1 for how the ,,imet program will be used by the ,united ,states ,government and the ,government of ,ukraine to propel program graduates to positions of prominence in support of the ,ukrainian military's reform efforts in line with ,,nato standards4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the education and training requirements of the ,ukrainian military and clear recommendations for how ,,imet graduates should be assigned by the ,ukrainian ,ministry of ,defense upon completion of education or training4 7#c7 ,an accounting of the current combat requirements of the ,ukrainian military and an assessment of the viability of alternative mobile training teams1 distributed learning1 and other flexible solutions to reach such students4 7#d7 ,an identification of opportunities to influence the next generation of leaders through attendance at ,united ,states staff and war colleges1 junior leader development programs1 and technical schools4 7d7 ,form ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #bji4 ,sense of ,congress on loan program ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 as appropriate1 the ,united ,states ,government should provide direct loans to ,ukraine for the procurement of defense articles1 defense services1 and design and construction services pursuant to the authority of section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc7 to support the further development of ,ukraine's military forces2 and 7#b7 such loans should be considered an additive security assistance tool1 and not a substitute for ,foreign ,military ,financing for grant assistance or ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative programming4 #baj4 ,united ,states-,ukraine strategic security partnership 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles1 defense services1 design and construction services1 and major defense equipment to ,ukraine under section #cf7;b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7;b77 is in the security and foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the designation of ,ukraine as a member of the colloquially titled ,,nato ,plus community of states1 which presently includes ,japan1 ,australia1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,israel1 and ,new ,zealand1 with respect to consideration by ,congress of ,foreign ,military ,sales to ,ukraine1 as well as all other rights1 privileges1 and responsibilities afforded to such community of states1 is in the security and foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,application and administration of provisions of law with respect to ,ukraine ,during the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in furtherance of the ,united ,states support for ,ukraine's ,,nato aspirations1 including through work towards a ,membership ,action ,plan1 or until ,ukraine deposits its instrument of accession to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty with the ,department of ,state in ,washington1 ,,dc1 ,ukraine shall be treated as if it were a country listed in the provisions of law described in subsection 7c7 for purposes of applying and administering such provisions of law4 7c7 ,provisions of law described ,the provisions of law described in this subsection are-- 7#a7 subsections 7b77#b71 7d77#b77;,b71 7d77#c77;,a77i71 and 7d77#e7 of section #c of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec72 7#b7 subsections 7e77#b77;,a71 7h77#a77;,a71 and 7h77#b7 of section #ba of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa72 7#c7 subsection 7b77#a7 and subsections 7b77#b71 7b77#f71 7c77#b77;,a71 7c77#e71 and 7d77#b77;,a7 of section #cf of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf72 7#d7 section #fb7;c77#a7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgif;a7c77#a772 and 7#e7 section #fc7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgif;b7a77#b774 7d7 ,continued application ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to continue to treat ,ukraine as if it were a country listed in the provisions of law described in subsection 7c7 for purposes of applying and administering such provisions of law for one or more additional #c-year periods1 or until ,ukraine deposits its instrument of accession to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty with the ,department of ,state in ,washington1 ,,dc1 beginning after the end of the #e-year period described in subsection 7b7 if1 with respect to each such additional #c-year period1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that such continued application is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 determines that such continued application is carried out alongside ,united ,states support for ,ukraine's ,,nato aspirations1 including through work towards a ,membership ,action ,plan2 and 7#c7 submits such determination to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate not later than #ae days before the start of such an additional #c-year period4 7e7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on the date on which ,ukraine deposits its instrument of accession to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty with the ,department of ,state in ,washington1 ,,dc4 #baa4 ,strategy to protect ,ukraine's defense industry from strategic competitors 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should work with the ,government of ,ukraine to ensure strategic assets and companies in ,ukraine's aerospace and defense sector are not subject to foreign ownership1 control1 or undue influence by strategic competitors to the ,united ,states1 such as the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc74 ,these efforts will require support from across the ,executive ,branch and should leverage all available tools and authorities4 7b7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state and in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,departments and agencies as the ,president may determine1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy to support ,ukraine in protecting its aerospace and defense industry from predatory investments4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the efforts by strategic competitors1 such as the ,,prc1 to acquire strategic assets and companies in ,ukraine's aerospace and defense sector and the national security implications for ,ukraine1 the ,united ,states1 and other ,,nato allies and partners4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the vulnerabilities that strategic competitors of the ,united ,states exploit to acquire strategic assets in the ,ukrainian aerospace and defense sector1 ,ukraine's progress in addressing them1 and ,united ,states initiatives to support these efforts such as assistance in strengthening ,ukraine's investment screening and national security vetting laws4 7,c7 ,an assessment of ,ukraine's efforts to make reforms necessary to incentivize ,western investment in ,ukraine's aerospace and defense sector and ,united ,states support for these efforts4 7,d7 ,a strategy to-- 7i7 promote1 as appropriate1 ,united ,states direct investment in ,ukraine's aerospace and defense sector2 7ii7 better leverage tools like debt financing1 equity investments1 and political risk insurance to incentivize greater participation by ,united ,states firms2 7iii7 provide an alternative to ,,prc investments2 and 7iv7 engage like-minded allies and partners on these efforts4 7#c7 ,form ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 #bab4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state #ej1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf for the purposes described in subsection 7b7 with respect to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 may only be used-- 7#a7 to strengthen ,ukraine's cyber security1 cyber resilience and intellectual property enforcement2 7#b7 to provide support and training in ,ukraine for-- 7,a7 sectoral reforms related to banking and public finance management reform2 7,b7 the privatization of state-owned enterprises2 7,c7 regulatory independence2 7,d7 subsidy reform2 7,e7 land reform2 7,f7 corporate governance2 and 7,g7 foreign investment screening2 7#c7 to combat corruption1 improve the rule of law1 and otherwise strengthen independent legal institutions1 including by-- 7,a7 expanding regional anti-corruption training and exchanges among ,ukrainian ,ministry officials1 law enforcement officers1 judges1 and prosecutors to build peer support1 share best practices1 maintain reform momentum1 and protect reforms from capture2 and 7,b7 supporting regional training of ,united ,states ,embassy personal responsible for supporting anti-corruption and the rule of law to improve their effectiveness in supporting the consolidation and expansion of reform2 7#d7 to respond to the humanitarian crises caused or aggravated by the invasion and occupation of ,ukraine by ,russia1 including by supporting internally displaced persons and communities in conflict-affected areas2 7#e7 to improve participatory legislative processes in ,ukraine1 including through-- 7,a7 engagement with members of the ,verkhovna ,rada2 7,b7 training on government oversight1 legal education1 political transparency and competition1 and compliance with international obligations2 and 7,c7 supporting the development of professional legislative staff to advise and assist member of the ,verkhovna ,rada and committees in the execution of their duties and build legal and policy expertise within the ,verkhovna ,rada2 and 7#f7 to further build the capacity of civil society1 independent media1 human rights1 and other nongovernmental organizations in ,ukraine1 with an emphasis on-- 7,a7 building capacity outside of ,kyiv2 and 7,b7 regional civil society training and exchange programs4 #bac4 ,expanded broadcasting in countries of the former ,soviet ,union to combat ,russian disinformation and information operations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,global ,media #aee1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb for purposes of ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty expanded broadcasting in countries of the former ,soviet ,union to combat ,russian disinformation and information operations4 7b7 ,prioritization of broadcasting into ukraine1 georgia1 moldova1 and belarus ,amount appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall prioritize broadcasting to ,ukraine1 ,belarus1 ,georgia1 and ,moldova4 #bad4 ,strategy on ,,incle programming in ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,government of ,ukraine should fully utilize the ,united ,states ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement 7,,incle7 program1 to continue to support the ,ministry of the ,interior and the ,security ,service1 and the ,public ,prosecution ,service of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy for the implementation of the ,,incle program in ,ukraine4 7c7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a plan for the ,,incle program in ,ukraine to enhance the capacity of the ,national ,anti-,corruption ,bureau of ,ukraine1 the ,specialized ,anti-,corruption ,prosecutor's ,office and the ,high ,anti-,corruption ,court1 as well as other institutions and ministries involved in conducting prosecutorial reform efforts1 investigating allegations of corruption1 prosecuting individuals engaged in corrupt practices1 and transnational organized criminal activities4 7#b7 ,an accounting of fiscal year #bjbj and fiscal year #bjba ,,incle spending and an evaluation of the program implementation identifying ,ukrainian partners1 implementers1 and unexpended assistance from these fiscal years and prior fiscal years that remain unexpended4 7d7 ,form ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 and may be accompanied by a classified annex4 #bae4 ,strategy for cooperation on intermediate-range missile launchers and systems to ,,nato allies 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,all ,,nato allies agree that the ,,ssc-#h_/i,m#gbi missile system developed and deployed by the ,government of ,russia violated the ,intermediate-,range ,nuclear ,forces ,treaty 7in this section referred to as the ,,inf ,treaty71 while posing a significant risk to ,,nato security4 7#b7 ,despite ,,nato allies' repeated calls on the ,government of ,russia to return to full and verifiable compliance with the ,,inf ,treaty1 ,russia continued to develop and deploy ,,inf ,treaty-violating systems1 which led to the ,,inf ,treaty's demise on ,august #b1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,as of the ,,inf ,treaty's demise1 ,russia had produced and deployed multiple battalions of ,,inf ,treaty-violating missiles1 capable of reaching key ,european capitals and targets4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,a mutual deployment moratorium in the ,european theater with the ,russian ,federation is not in the interest of the ,united ,states4 ,even if a ,european-,theater intermediate-range ground-launched missile deployment moratorium were verifiable1 any such moratorium would significantly advantage ,russia and disadvantage ,,nato4 ,this is due to the ,russian ,federation's continual threats of aggression against sovereign ,european nations1 the relative ease by which ,russia could deploy such systems to the theater1 and the logistical impediments with which the ,united ,states and ,,nato would have to contend should it be determined a commensurate response was warranted4 7c7 ,strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly develop a strategy to cooperate with willing ,,nato member countries in the joint research1 development1 training and possible transfer of conventional intermediate-range ground-launched missiles1 associated launchers and support equipment1 and associated technology4 ,,iii ,securing ,ukraine ,against ,russia's ,use of ,energy ,as a ,weapon #cja4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,nord ,stream #b 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall-- 7#a7 impose sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to any corporate officer of an entity established for or responsible for the planning1 construction1 or operation of the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline or a successor entity2 and 7#b7 impose sanctions under subsection 7c7 with respect to any entity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole of identified persons and corporate officers 7#a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a77#a7 is-- 7,a7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7#b7 ,current visas revoked 7,a7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of an alien described in subsection 7a77#a7 shall be revoked1 regardless of when such visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7,b7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7i7 take effect immediately2 and 7ii7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7c7 ,blocking of property of identified persons ,the ,president shall exercise all powers granted to the ,president by the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of an entity described in subsection 7a77#a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to law enforcement activities1 activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if the admission of the alien is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or other applicable international obligations4 7e7 ,conditions for removal of sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under this section if the ,president-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the waiver and the reason for the waiver4 7#b7 ,congressional review ,the provisions of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #baf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7 shall apply with respect to a waiver of the application of sanctions under this section to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to a proposed action described in subsection 7a7 of section #baf of such ,act4 7f7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this section or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7g7 ,sunset ,the authority to impose sanctions under this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,admission2 admitted2 alien ,the terms admission1 admitted1 and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person within the ,united ,states4 #cjb4 ,congressional review of waiver under ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai ,section #gejc7;f7 of the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai 7title ,,lxxv of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebf note7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,national interest waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the ,president-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is in the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 7#b7 ,congressional review ,the provisions of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #baf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7 shall apply with respect to a waiver of the application of sanctions under this section to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to a proposed action described in subsection 7a7 of section #baf of such ,act4 4 #cjc4 ,application of congressional review under ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act ,section #baf7;a77#b7 of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 7other than sanctions described in clause 7i77,,iv7 of that subparagraph7 after subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or otherwise remove after waive2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #adjbd 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #bjbdi2 relating to ,blocking ,property ,with ,respect ,to ,specified ,harmful ,foreign ,activities of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation72 7,v7 section #gejc of the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai 7title ,,lxxv of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebf note72 or 7,,vi7 section #cja of the ,guaranteeing ,ukrainian ,autonomy by ,reinforcing its ,defense 7,,guard7 ,act of #bjbb4 4 #cjd4 ,consideration of information provided by ,congress in imposing sanctions ,not later than #ij days after receiving a written request from the chairperson and ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate with respect to whether a foreign person or entity has engaged in an activity described in section #a of ,executive ,order ,no4 #adjbd 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #bjbdi2 relating to ,blocking ,property ,with ,respect ,to ,specified ,harmful ,foreign ,activities of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation71 the ,president shall-- 7#a7 determine if that person has engaged in such an activity2 and 7#b7 submit a report to the chairperson and ranking member of that committee with respect to that determination that includes-- 7,a7 a statement of whether or not the ,president imposed or intends to impose sanctions with respect to the person2 and 7,b7 if the ,president imposed or intends to impose sanctions1 a description of those sanctions4 #cje4 ,inclusion of matter relating to ,nord ,stream #b in report under ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act ,each report submitted under section #baf7;a77#a7 of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7;a77#a77 relating to sanctions under section #cja of this ,act or section #gejc of the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai 7title ,,lxxv of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebf note7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the security risks posed by ,nord ,stream #b1 including-- 7,a7 the presence along ,nord ,stream #b or ,nord ,stream #a infrastructure or pipeline corridors of undersea surveillance systems and sensors1 fiber optic terminals1 or other systems that are capable of conducting military or intelligence activities unrelated to civilian energy transmission1 including those designed to enhance ,russian anti-submarine warfare1 surveillance1 espionage1 or sabotage capabilities2 7,b7 the use of ,nord ,stream-affiliated infrastructure1 equipment1 personnel1 vessels1 financing1 or other assets-- 7i7 to facilitate1 carry out1 or conceal ,russian maritime surveillance1 espionage1 or sabotage activities2 7ii7 to justify the presence of ,russian naval vessels or military personnel or equipment in international waters or near ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization or partner countries2 7iii7 to disrupt freedom of navigation2 or 7iv7 to pressure or intimidate countries in the ,baltic ,sea2 7,c7 the involvement in the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline or its affiliated entities of current or former ,russian1 ,soviet1 or ,warsaw ,pact intelligence and military personnel and any business dealings between ,nord ,stream #b and entities affiliated with the intelligence or defense sector of ,russia2 and 7,d7 malign influence activities of the ,government of ,russia1 including strategic corruption and efforts to influence ,european decisionmakers1 supported or financed through the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline2 7#b7 an assessment of whether ,russia maintains gas transit through ,ukraine at levels consistent with the volumes set forth in the ,ukraine-,russia gas transit agreement of ,december #bjai and continues to pay the transit fees specified in that agreement2 7#c7 an assessment of the status of negotiations between ,russia and ,ukraine to secure an agreement to extend gas transit through ,ukraine beyond the expiration of the agreement described in paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 an assessment of whether the ,united ,states and ,germany have agreed on a common definition for energy weaponization and the associated triggers for sanctions and other enforcement actions1 pursuant to the ,joint ,statement of the ,united ,states and ,germany on support for ,ukraine1 ,european energy security1 and our climate goals1 dated ,july #ba1 #bjba2 and 7#e7 a description of the consultations with ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe1 including ,ukraine1 ,poland1 and the countries in ,central and ,eastern ,europe most impacted by the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline concerning the matters agreed to1 as described in paragraph 7#d74 #cjf4 ,ukraine security assistance initiative 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb for the ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative for the purpose of providing lethal aid assistance4 7b7 ,amounts in addition to other available amounts ,amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 are in addition to any other amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for such fiscal year for such purposes4 #cjg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this title1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4