,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cdjg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ae1 #bjba,mr4 ,risch 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,inhofe1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,toomey1 ,mr4 ,barrasso1 ,mr4 ,cornyn1 ,mr4 ,cotton1 ,mr4 ,hagerty1 and ,mr4 ,portman7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,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 #bjba4 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 ,special ,envoy for ,ukraine4,sec4 #ajd4 ,potential designation of the ,russian ,federation as a state sponsor of terrorism4,sec4 #aje4 ,extension and modification of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation4,,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 ,,imet cooperation with ,ukraine4,sec4 #bjh4 ,strategy on ,,imet programming in ,ukraine4,sec4 #bji4 ,sense of ,congress on loan program4,sec4 #baj4 ,strategy to protect ,ukraine's defense industry from strategic competitors4,sec4 #baa4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,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 ,inclusion of matter relating to ,nord ,stream #b in report under ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4,sec4 #cje4 ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #cjf4 ,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 intelligence on ,russian malign activities in ,ukraine1 ,belarus1 and the ,baltic and ,black ,sea nations1 kinetic or nonkinetic1 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 encourage near-term1 in-person visits by ,united ,states and ,ukraine leaders to each other's countries2 and 7#e7 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 acts4 #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 ,agreements4 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 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 ,special ,envoy for ,ukraine 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president should appoint1 by and with the consent of the ,senate1 a ,special ,envoy for ,ukraine1 who should report to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,europe and ,eurasia4 7b7 ,rank ,the ,special ,envoy for ,ukraine shall have the rank and status of ambassador4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,special ,envoy for ,ukraine should-- 7#a7 serve as the ,united ,states liaison to the ,normandy ,format1 tasked with leading the peace process between ,ukraine and the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 facilitate diplomatic outreach to and dialogue with countries in the ,black ,sea region that1 like ,ukraine1 are faced with the impact of ,russia's growing militarization of the ,sea2 7#c7 coordinate closely with the ,chief of ,mission in ,ukraine2 7#d7 coordinate with the ,,osce ,special ,monitoring ,mission to ,ukraine2 and 7#e7 provide the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives regular updates and briefings on the status of peace negotiations4 7d7 ,termination ,the ,special ,envoy for ,ukraine position authorized under subsection 7a7 shall terminate #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajd4 ,potential designation of the ,russian ,federation as a state sponsor of terrorism 7a7 ,in general ,should the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 or any of its proxies1 advance their militaries on the territory or airspace of ,ukraine beyond the area occupied as of ,december #ae1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,state shall1 within #e days of that advancement1 designate the ,russian ,federation 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 #aje4 ,extension and modification of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation 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 the ,russian ,federation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 a description of the results achieved by ,united ,states-,russian ,federation 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 report 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 under this section1 #ajj1jjj1jjj 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 encourage 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 and anti-tank systems4 7#b7 ,a description of the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the ,united ,states ,government to encourage allied 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 #ahj 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 committees of ,congress 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 ,forces 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 ,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 #baa4 ,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 the ,russian ,federation1 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 ,,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 intelligence1 law enforcement1 and national security activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply to any authorized intelligence1 law enforcement1 or national security 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 7#c7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this section shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7,b7 ,good defined ,in this paragraph1 the term good means any article1 natural or man-made substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7e7 ,conditions for removal of sanctions ,subject to review by ,congress under section #baf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa71 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 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 amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,president and inserting ,subject to review by ,congress under section #baf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa71 the ,president4 #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 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,v7 section #cja of the ,guaranteeing ,ukrainian ,autonomy by ,reinforcing its ,defense 7,,guard7 ,act of #bjba2 and 4 #cjd4 ,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 ,federation 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 ,federation maritime surveillance1 espionage1 or sabotage activities2 7ii7 to justify the presence of ,russian ,federation 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 the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,d7 malign influence activities of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including strategic corruption and efforts to influence ,european decisionmakers1 supported or financed through the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline2 7#b7 an assessment of whether the ,russian ,federation maintains gas transit through ,ukraine at levels consistent with the volumes set forth in the ,ukraine-,russian ,federation 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 the ,russian ,federation 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 #cje4 ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative ,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 ,such amount is in addition to any other amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for such fiscal year for such purposes4 #cjf4 ,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