,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cfeb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ae1 #bjbb,mr4 ,risch 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,toomey1 ,mr4 ,inhofe1 ,mr4 ,cruz1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,graham1 ,mr4 ,portman1 ,mr4 ,barrasso1 ,mr4 ,tillis1 ,mr4 ,wicker1 ,mr4 ,lankford1 ,ms4 ,collins1 ,mr4 ,cramer1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mrs4 ,blackburn1 ,ms4 ,ernst1 ,mr4 ,cassidy1 ,mr4 ,cornyn1 ,mrs4 ,capito1 ,mr4 ,kennedy1 ,mr4 ,boozman1 ,mrs4 ,fischer1 ,mr4 ,crapo1 ,mr4 ,romney1 ,mr4 ,johnson1 ,mr4 ,marshall1 ,ms4 ,lummis1 ,mr4 ,tuberville1 ,mr4 ,burr1 ,mr4 ,sullivan1 ,mr4 ,blunt1 ,mr4 ,thune1 ,mr4 ,rounds1 ,mr4 ,grassley1 and ,ms4 ,murkowski7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to counter the aggression of the ,russian ,federation against ,ukraine and ,eastern ,european allies1 to expedite security assistance to ,ukraine to bolster ,ukraine's defense capabilities1 and to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the ,russian ,federation with respect to ,ukraine1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,never ,yielding ,europe's ,territory 7,,nyet7 ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #d4 ,statement of policy on ,european security4,sec4 #e4 ,statement of policy on ,united ,states import policy4,,title ,i--,expediting security assistance to ,ukraine and bolstering ,ukraine's defense capabilities,sec4 #aja4 ,prioritizing delivery of excess defense articles to ,ukraine4,sec4 #ajb4 ,use of ,department of ,defense lease authority and ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund to support ,ukraine4,sec4 #ajc4 ,presidential drawdown authority4,sec4 #ajd4 ,foreign ,military ,financing for ,ukraine4,sec4 #aje4 ,authority to provide assistance for the defense of ,ukraine4,sec4 #ajf4 ,enhancing efforts to counter ,kremlin disinformation4,sec4 #ajg4 ,emergency appropriations for the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund4,sec4 #ajh4 ,temporary waiver of reimbursement costs for leased defense articles4,sec4 #aji4 ,ukraine ,democracy ,defense ,lend-,lease ,act of #bjbb4,sec4 #aaj4 ,temporary expedited congressional review of arms sales to ,ukraine4,sec4 #aaa4 ,international military education and training cooperation with ,ukraine4,sec4 #aab4 ,strategy on international military education and training programming in ,ukraine4,sec4 #aac4 ,loan authority for ,ukraine4,sec4 #aad4 ,extension and modification of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #aae4 ,reports on security assistance and provision of defense articles to ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine4,sec4 #aaf4 ,report on ,russian chemical and biological activities in ,ukraine4,sec4 #aag4 ,report on policies and procedures governing support for ,ukraine4,,title ,,ii--,countering ,kremlin malign influence and aggression in ,europe,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,foreign ,military ,financing grant assistance to ,european allies and partners4,sec4 #bjb4 ,boost ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7,,edi71 including funding for military exercises4,sec4 #bjc4 ,bolstering ,ukraine's cyber defense and resiliency capabilities4,sec4 #bjd4 ,expanded broadcasting in countries of the former ,soviet ,union to combat ,russian disinformation and information operations4,sec4 #bje4 ,report on role of intelligence and security services of the ,russian ,federation in efforts to undermine the independence and integrity of ,ukraine4,sec4 #bjf4 ,deepening security and economic ties with ,baltic allies4,sec4 #bjg4 ,public disclosure of assets of ,vladimir ,putin and his inner circle4,sec4 #bjh4 ,report on diplomatic and military impact of ,russian military aggression in ,ukraine on ,european security4,sec4 #bji4 ,energy security cooperation with allied partners in ,europe4,,title ,,iii--,measures to deter current and escalated aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,sanctions ,to deter aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation,sec4 #caa4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to senior ,russian defense officials related to the build-up of ,russian ,armed ,forces along ,ukraine's border4,sec4 #cab4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,nord ,stream #b4,sec4 #cac4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons contributing to the destabilization of ,ukraine or malicious cyber activities against ,ukraine4,sec4 #cad4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to facilitating transactions for the ,russian ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #cae4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to entities on the ,,caatsa section #bca7;e7 list4,subtitle ,b--,sanctions and other measures in response to escalation of aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation,sec4 #cba4 ,determination with respect to operations of the ,russian ,federation in ,ukraine4,sec4 #cbb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,nord ,stream #b4,sec4 #cbc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,russian financial institutions4,sec4 #cbd4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,russian oligarchs and members of ,putin's inner circle4,sec4 #cbe4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation relating to operations in ,ukraine4,sec4 #cbf4 ,prohibition on and imposition of sanctions with respect to transactions involving ,russian sovereign debt4,sec4 #cbg4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,russian extractive industries4,sec4 #cbh4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,belarus related to the build-up of ,russian ,armed ,forces along ,ukraine's border4,sec4 #cbi4 ,prohibition on investment in occupied ,ukrainian territory4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #cda4 ,reports on limitation on exemption from registration under the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended1 for persons filing disclosure reports under the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie who are acting on behalf of ,russian entities4,subtitle ,d--,general provisions,sec4 #cea4 ,sanctions described4,sec4 #ceb4 ,implementation2 regulations2 penalties4,sec4 #cec4 ,exceptions2 waiver4,sec4 #ced4 ,termination4,,title ,,iv--,humanitarian assistance to ,ukraine,sec4 #dja4 ,humanitarian assistance to ,ukraine4,sec4 #djb4 ,limitations on humanitarian assistance4,,title ,v--,general provisions,sec4 #eja4 ,sunset4,sec4 #ejb4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,sec4 #ejc4 ,prohibition of funds4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,defense article2 defense service ,the terms defense article and defense service have the meanings given those terms in section #dg of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgid74 #c4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to continue and deepen the security partnership between the ,united ,states and ,ukraine2 and 7,b7 to support ,ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity2 7#b7 aggression and malign influence by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and its proxies in ,ukraine are a threat to the democratic sovereignty of ,ukraine and the lives and livelihoods of its people2 7#c7 the increase in ,russian ,federation troops1 armor1 artillery1 and associated military equipment on ,ukraine's border that began in ,october #bjba-- 7,a7 threatens the safety1 security1 financial stability1 and sovereignty of ,ukraine2 7,b7 is destabilizing to the security of the entire ,european continent2 and 7,c7 may presage an invasion of ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation1 an event that would be ,russia's second invasion of ,ukraine since #bjad2 7#d7 the ,united ,states1 in coordination with the ,european ,union1 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 and members of the international community1 should-- 7,a7 support the territorial integrity of ,ukraine2 and 7,b7 take action to oppose any effort by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to further encroach on ,ukraine's territory and independence2 7#e7 any concession made by the ,united ,states and ,,nato to the demands of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation regarding ,,nato membership or expansion is antithetical to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty and the commitments at the core of the liberal democratic order2 7#f7 economic and financial sanctions1 when used as part of a coordinated and comprehensive strategy1 are a powerful tool to advance ,united ,states foreign policy and national security interests2 and 7#g7 the ,united ,states1 in coordination with allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 should impose substantial new sanctions in response to each act of aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or its proxies1 and to their full extent in the event of escalatory military operations or other destabilizing aggression against ,ukraine4 #d4 ,statement of policy on ,european security ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support the territorial integrity of ,ukraine and other countries against aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or its proxies2 7#b7 to ensure the swift and ongoing provision to ,ukraine of lethal and nonlethal security assistance1 including surface-to-air missiles1 air defense systems1 anti-ship missiles1 and anti-tank capabilities1 on an expedited basis through the ,foreign ,military ,financing program1 loan programs1 excess defense articles1 and the lending or leasing of military equipment2 7#c7 to build the resilience of ,ukraine's military defenses and bolster ,ukraine's ability to defend against aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation by increasing ,international ,military ,education ,training1 improving interoperability with ,,nato forces1 and engaging in critical areas1 including air1 sea1 and cyber defense2 7#d7 to declassify or downgrade ,united ,states intelligence on ,russian malign activities in ,ukraine1 ,belarus1 and the ,baltic and ,black ,sea nations1 kinetic or non-kinetic1 to the maximum extent possible1 and to enable and encourage dissemination of this information to ,united ,states allies and partners and to the ,american public2 7#e7 to support efforts to improve ,ukraine's cybersecurity capacity and strengthen its ability to detect1 investigate1 disrupt1 and deter cyberattacks by strengthening cybersecurity policy1 enhancing technical infrastructure1 supporting cybersecurity education and training1 and helping ,ukraine engage with international cybersecurity frameworks and organizations2 7#f7 to counter ,russian propaganda and disinformation about ,ukraine and support unrestricted1 independent news and reporting for audiences on the periphery of the ,russian ,federation1 including by increasing support for ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty2 7#g7 to further enhance security cooperation and engagement with regional partners1 including those in the ,black ,sea region and the ,baltic ,states1 to strengthen ,ukrainian and regional security2 7#h7 to work closely with ,,nato allies1 particularly allies that share a border with the ,russian ,federation1 on any matters related to ,european security2 7#i7 to reduce the dependence of allies and partners of the ,united ,states on energy resources that originate in the ,russian ,federation in order for such countries to achieve lasting and dependable energy security1 including by increasing access to diverse1 reliable1 and affordable energy2 7#aj7 to condemn the ,government of the ,russian ,federation for1 and to deter such government from1 using its energy resources as a geopolitical weapon to coerce1 intimidate1 and influence other countries2 7#aa7 to formulate a rapid and comprehensive response to any humanitarian crisis inflicted upon the people of ,ukraine as a result of ,russian aggression1 including mechanisms for emergency response1 observation and monitoring of abuses1 and justice and accountability1 including through the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe2 and 7#ab7 to remain committed to a strong and unified ,,nato and to not cede to the demands of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation regarding ,,nato force posture and membership4 #e4 ,statement of policy on ,united ,states import policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to protect ,united ,states domestic fisheries and seafood producers by addressing the unrestricted importation of seafood products to the ,united ,states from the ,russian ,federation1 while an embargo currently prohibits the importation of food and agricultural products from the ,united ,states and its allies to the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 to utilize existing authorities to prohibit the importation into the ,united ,states from the ,russian ,federation of any seafood of ,russian origin until the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has terminated its prohibition on the importation of seafood products from the ,united ,states4 ,i ,expediting security assistance to ,ukraine and bolstering ,ukraine's defense capabilities #aja4 ,prioritizing delivery of excess defense articles to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbc1 the delivery of excess defense articles to ,ukraine should 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 #bjbc1 the delivery of excess defense articles to ,ukraine shall be subject to a #ae-;day notification requirement1 unless1 in the event of a notification under section #eaf7;f77#a71 the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that an emergency exists that necessitates the immediate transfer of the article4 ,if the ,president states in his notice that an emergency exists which requires the proposed transfer in the national security interest of the ,united ,states1 thus waiving the congressional review requirements of this subsection1 the ,president shall set forth in the notification a detailed justification for his determination1 including a description of the emergency circumstances which necessitate the immediate issuance of the letter of offer and a discussion of the national security interests involved4 #ajb4 ,use of ,department of ,defense lease authority and ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund to support ,ukraine 7a7 ,use of special defense acquisition fund ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may utilize1 to the maximum extent possible1 the ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund established under section #ea of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgie7 to expedite the procurement and delivery of defense articles and defense services for the purpose of assisting and supporting the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,use of lease authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may utilize1 to the maximum extent possible1 its lease authority1 including with respect to no-cost leases1 to provide defense articles to ,ukraine for the purpose of assisting and supporting the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine4 #ajc4 ,presidential drawdown authority 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #djj1jjj1jjj shall be available in the drawdown authority under section #ejf7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;a77 for fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the military services to make available equipment under this authority to the maximum extent possible4 #ajd4 ,foreign ,military ,financing for ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the provision of security assistance to ,ukraine is one of the most efficient and effective mechanisms for supporting ,ukraine and ensuring that it can defend against aggression by the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 in light of the military build-up by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,united ,states1 working with allies and partners1 should work to expedite the provision of defense articles and other security assistance to ,ukraine and prioritize and facilitate assistance to respond to the most urgent defense needs of the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states should ensure adequate planning for maintenance for any equipment provided to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,emergency appropriation 7#a7 ,in general ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #bej1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,state for fiscal year #bjbb for ,foreign ,military ,financing assistance to ,ukraine4 ,of the amount so appropriated1 not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be used for the purpose of providing lethal assistance1 including efforts to meet ,ukraine's priority defense needs including air defense1 anti-ship1 and anti-armor capabilities1 as well as non-standard munitions and ammunition compatible with existing ,ukrainian systems4 7#b7 ,emergency designation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under paragraph 7#a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7,b7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,this subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 7c7 ,authorization of additional emergency supplemental appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 in addition to the amount appropriated by subsection 7b71 #bej1jjj1jjj as an authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for the ,department of ,state for ,foreign ,military ,financing assistance for fiscal year #bjbb4 ,if #bej1jjj1jjj is not appropriated in fiscal year #bjbb1 the remaining balance is authorized to be appropriated in subsequent fiscal years in accordance with ,foreign ,military ,finance budget procedures4 7d7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #ae days before providing assistance or support pursuant to this section1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of 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 7e7 ,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 #aje4 ,authority to provide assistance for the defense of ,ukraine 7a7 ,statement of policy ,in the event of an invasion of ,ukraine by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 it is in the interests of the ,united ,states to continue to support the ,ukrainian people in their resistance against ,russian occupation1 control1 or attack4 7b7 ,establishment of ,ukraine ,resistance ,fund ,upon an affirmative determination under section #cba1 there is established a ,ukraine ,resistance ,fund composed of both ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state assistance programs as outlined in subsections 7c77#a7 and 7c77#b74 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,department of ,defense post-invasion assistance to ,ukraine 7,a7 ,authority ,upon an affirmative determination under section #cba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 is authorized through fiscal year #bjbc to provide assistance1 including training1 lethal and non-lethal equipment1 supplies1 and sustainment to the security forces of the ,government of ,ukraine and appropriately vetted ,ukrainian groups and individuals for the purpose of defending the ,ukrainian people and the territorial integrity of ,ukraine from attacks by the ,russian ,federation4 7,b7 ,requirement for plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before providing assistance for the first time under this paragraph a plan for providing such assistance and an identification of the objectives of such assistance1 a description of the process to be used to determine recipients of such assistance1 and a description of the mechanisms and procedures that will be used to monitor the provision of assistance4 7,c7 ,quarterly progress report ,not later than #ij days after exercising the authority under subparagraph 7,a71 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a progress report on assistance provided under such subsection4 7,d7 ,authority to accept contributions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may accept and retain contributions1 including assistance in kind1 from foreign governments to provide assistance as authorized by this section4 ,any funds so accepted by the ,secretaries shall be credited to appropriations for the appropriate operation and maintenance accounts4 7,e7 ,authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense for ,operation and ,maintenance for carrying out activities under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,emergency supplemental appropriations for ,state ,department efforts in support of ,ukrainian resistance 7,a7 ,authority ,upon an affirmative determination under section #cba1 the funds described in subsection 7,d7 shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,state for the ,ukraine ,resistance ,fund to support ,ukrainian resistance against ,russian efforts to occupy or subdue territory under the authority of the internationally recognized ,government of ,ukraine4 7,b7 ,plan for implementation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before providing assistance for the first time under subparagraph 7,a7 a plan for providing such assistance and an identification of the objectives of such assistance1 a description of the process to be used to determine recipients of such assistance1 and a description of the mechanisms and procedures that will be used to monitor the provision of assistance4 7,c7 ,quarterly progress report ,not later than #ij days after exercising the authority under subparagraph 7,a71 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a progress report on assistance provided under such subsection4 7,d7 ,emergency appropriations 7i7 ,appropriations ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #bbj1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,state for fiscal year #bjbb for efforts to support ,ukrainian resistance against ,russian efforts to occupy or subdue territory under the authority of the internationally recognized ,government of ,ukraine1 to remain available until expended4 7ii7 ,availability ,the amounts appropriated under clause 7i7 shall be made available as follows3 7,i7 #bj1jjj1jjj for the ,global ,engagement ,center for efforts to support ,ukrainian resistance to ,russian aggression1 including countering undue political influence1 providing political support to the legitimate government of ,ukraine1 countering ,russian disinformation related to its aggression against ,ukraine1 exposing potential ,russian atrocities against the people of ,ukraine1 and rallying international support for the people of ,ukraine4 7,,ii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund for efforts to support ,ukrainian resistance to ,russian aggression1 including logistical1 organizational1 and operational support for programs pursuant to this section4 7iii7 ,emergency designation 7,i7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under clause 7i7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7,,ii7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,clause 7i7 is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 7d7 ,clarification on the use of force ,nothing in this section may be construed to provide authorization for the use of military force against the ,russian ,federation4 7e7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajf4 ,enhancing efforts to counter ,kremlin disinformation 7a7 ,emergency appropriations for ,global ,engagement ,center 7#a7 ,appropriations ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #bj1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,state for fiscal year #bjbb for the ,global ,engagement ,center to counter foreign state- and non-state-sponsored propaganda and disinformation1 with priority given to programs and activities in ,europe4 7#b7 ,emergency designation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under paragraph 7#a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7,b7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,this subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains-- 7,a7 a description of efforts to counter and combat disinformation by the ,russian ,federation with the additional funds provided by this subsection2 7,b7 a description of efforts to combat malign influence operations of the ,russian ,federation aimed at inflaming tensions and dividing ,ukrainian society2 7,c7 a description of efforts to assist allies and partners in ,central and ,eastern ,europe in exposing and countering ,russian malign influence campaigns and operations2 7,d7 recommendations to increase support for independent media outlets1 including ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty2 7,e7 recommendations to increase support for independent media outlets catering to ,russian-speaking populations residing in ,russian-occupied ,crimea1 the ,donbas region of ,ukraine1 and throughout ,ukraine2 and 7,f7 a description of the major ,russian narratives in ,central and ,eastern ,europe and an assessment of which narratives have proven most effective in achieving ,russian objectives and undermining the influence of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,elimination of termination date for the global engagement center ,section #abhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7h71 by striking the second sentence2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7j74 #ajg4 ,emergency appropriations for the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund 7a7 ,emergency appropriations 7#a7 ,appropriations ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #bjj1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,state for fiscal year #bjbb for the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund to provide additional support to ,ukraine and ,central and ,eastern ,european allies in the wake of aggression by the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,emergency designation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under paragraph 7#a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7,b7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,this subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a plan for countering and combating aggression by the ,russian ,federation with the additional funds provided by this section and supporting ,ukraine and ,eastern ,europe allies to improve their defenses against such aggression4 7#b7 ,form ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 #ajh4 ,temporary waiver of reimbursement costs for leased defense articles ,notwithstanding section #fa7;a77#d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgif7;a77#d771 the ,secretary of ,state may waive the requirement for reimbursement of all costs1 including depreciation1 restoration1 and replacement costs1 for defense articles leased to ,ukraine during fiscal year #bjbb if the ,secretary of ,state determines that doing so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 #aji4 ,ukraine ,democracy ,defense ,lend-,lease ,act of #bjbb 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ukraine ,democracy ,defense ,lend-,lease ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,authority ,to lend or lease defense articles to the ,government of ,ukraine 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the provisions of law described in paragraph 7#b71 for fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 the ,president may authorize the ,united ,states ,government to lend or lease defense articles to the ,government of ,ukraine to help bolster ,ukraine's defense capabilities and protect its civilian population from potential invasion by the ,armed ,forces of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,for the purposes of the authority described in paragraph 7#a71 the following provisions of law shall not apply3 7,a7 ,section #ejc7;b77#c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaa7;b77#c774 7,b7 ,sections #fa and #fc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgif1 #bgif;b74 7#c7 ,waiver of certain report requirements ,congress finds that an emergency exists for purposes of subsection 7b7 of section #fb of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgif;a71 and the requirements of subsection 7b7 of such section are waived4 7#d7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,president may delegate the enhanced authority described in paragraph 7#a7 only to an official appointed by the ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,procedures for delivery of defense articles ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall establish expedited procedures for the delivery of any defense article loaned or leased to the ,government of ,ukraine under an agreement entered into under subsection 7b7 to ensure timely delivery of the article to that ,government4 #aaj4 ,temporary expedited congressional review of arms sales to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president is authorized to issue any letter of offer or license to export any defense articles or defense services to ,ukraine otherwise subject to the requirements of section #cf of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7 unless ,congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval of such sale or export1 as the case may be1 within #ae calendar days4 7b7 ,sunset ,the authority of subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #aaa4 ,international military education and training cooperation with ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,international ,military ,education and ,training 7,,imet7 is a critical component of ,united ,states security assistance that facilitates training of international forces and strengthens cooperation and ties between the ,united ,states and foreign countries2 7#b7 it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states to further strengthen the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine1 particularly to enhance their defensive capability and improve interoperability for joint operations2 and 7#c7 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 ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state #c1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 and #bjbd for ,international ,military ,education and ,training assistance for ,ukraine4 ,the assistance shall be made available for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,training of future leaders4 7#b7 ,establishing a rapport between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine to build partnerships for the future4 7#c7 ,enhancement of interoperability and capabilities for joint operations4 7#d7 ,focusing on professional military education1 civilian control of the military1 and human rights4 7#e7 ,fostering a better understanding of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,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 committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 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 7d7 ,emergency appropriation 7#a7 ,in general ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #c1ejj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,state for fiscal year #bjbb for ,international ,military ,education and ,training assistance for ,ukraine for the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,emergency designation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under paragraph 7#a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7,b7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,this subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 #aab4 ,strategy on international military education and training programming in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij 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 ,international ,military ,education and ,training program in ,ukraine authorized under section #aaa4 7b7 ,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 reform efforts of the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine in line with ,,nato standards4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the education and training requirements of the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine 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 ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine 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 7c7 ,form ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #aac4 ,loan authority for ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,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 tool and not a substitute for ,foreign ,military ,financing for grant assistance or ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative programming4 7b7 ,authority ,for fiscal year #bjbb and #bjbc1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 is authorized-- 7#a7 to make direct loans under section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc7 to ,ukraine1 notwithstanding the minimum interest rate required by subsection 7c77#a7 of such section2 and 7#b7 to charge fees for such loans under paragraph 7#a71 which shall be collected from borrowers in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#g771 and which may be used to cover the costs of such loans as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 7c7 ,certification ,not fewer than #ae days before entering into an agreement to make a loan described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification-- 7#a7 certifying that the loan will aid ,ukraine in bolstering its defensive capabilities2 and 7#b7 describing the specific intended purpose and use of the loan4 7d7 ,repayment ,a loan made under the authority provided by subsection 7b7 shall be repaid in not more than #ab years1 but may include a grace period of up to #a year on the repayment of the principal4 #aad4 ,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 #bjbb1 or #bjbc4 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 #aae4 ,reports on security assistance and provision of defense articles to ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the items that the ,united ,states has provided the ,government of ,ukraine to assist in its defense4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the steps the ,united ,states has taken to provide and expedite security assistance1 defense articles1 and any other forms of support to ,ukraine and the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine1 including increasing air defense capabilities1 since ,march #a1 #bjba2 7#b7 a description of any increased assistance and support provided by allies and partners of the ,united ,states or ,ukraine to ,ukraine or the ,armed ,forces of ,ukraine1 including increasing air defense capabilities1 since ,march #a1 #bjba2 and 7#c7 a full accounting of all items provided to the ,government of ,ukraine since ,march #a1 #bjba1 to include a list of the dates upon which all of the items were provided to the ,government of ,ukraine under-- 7,a7 any execution of the presidential drawdown authority2 7,b7 the ,foreign ,military ,financing program2 7,c7 the ,foreign ,military ,sales program2 7,d7 the ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative2 7,e7 the ,excess ,defense ,articles program2 and 7,f7 the ,lend-,lease program described in section #aji4 7c7 ,report on efforts ,to lift ,,nspa restrictions on transfers of defense articles to ukraine ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on restrictions imposed by the ,,nato ,support and ,procurement ,agency since ,october #a1 #bjba1 on transfers of defense articles to ,ukraine1 including third-party transfers1 including recommendations whether and how such restrictions should be lifted4 #aaf4 ,report on ,russian chemical and biological activities in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of any actions by ,russia to use1 move1 develop1 produce1 or otherwise acquire1 stockpile1 retain1 or otherwise employ or deploy chemical or biological weapons in or against ,ukraine that could constitute a potential violation of its obligations as a ,state ,party to the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention or the ,biological ,weapons ,convention1 including activities relating to-- 7,a7 military-grade nerve agents2 7,b7 pharmaceutical-based agents2 7,c7 destruction of any chemical production facility2 7,d7 chemical or biological weapons development facilities2 7,e7 chemical or biological weapons production facilities2 7,f7 chemical or biological weapons stockpiles2 and 7,g7 cooperation with other nations regarding the use1 development1 supply1 production1 transfer1 or deployment of chemical weapons2 7#b7 a listing of entities facilitating any activities identified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 a description of any potential or planned use of those items listed in paragraph 7#a7 should focus on-- 7,a7 assassinations2 7,b7 targeted killings2 and 7,c7 battlefield use4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aag4 ,report on policies and procedures governing support for ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the legal and policy guidance governing intelligence sharing and security assistance between the ,united ,states and ,ukraine4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of applicable diplomatic1 regulatory1 or legal guidance on the provision of security assistance by the ,united ,states to ,ukraine through programs of the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense1 including restrictions outside of the ,international ,trafficking in ,arms ,regulations 7#bb ,c4,f4,r4 #abj et seq47 and prohibitions on specific capabilities and technologies2 7#b7 a description of the policies1 procedures1 and legal guidance on the provision of intelligence support by the ,united ,states to the military of ,ukraine1 including support for targeting1 battlefield intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance1 and other support designed to help improve the operational effectiveness and lethality of the ,ukrainian military2 and 7#c7 a list of the dates on which the applicable guidance went into effect and any guidance that was superseded4 ,,ii ,countering ,kremlin malign influence and aggression in ,europe #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,foreign ,military ,financing grant assistance to ,european allies and partners 7a7 ,european security programs ,in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for ,foreign ,military ,financing1 there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for the ,department of ,state for ,foreign ,military ,financing grant assistance programs in ,europe1 to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,purpose ,as a direct response to recent aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation1 the purpose of these funds shall be to-- 7#a7 deter the ,russian ,federation's current military escalation along the border of ,ukraine1 ,poland1 and ,lithuania1 and any future military build-up by the ,russian ,federation in ,eastern ,europe2 7#b7 increase deterrence capabilities of ,black ,sea allied and partner nations2 and 7#c7 incentivize greater burden-sharing among ,,nato allies4 7c7 ,eligibility ,countries eligible for grant assistance under this program shall include-- 7#a7 ,,nato allies and ,ukraine2 and 7#b7 other ,european partners1 if the ,president provides a written notification to the appropriate congressional committees within #cj days that such grant is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,restrictions on ,european foreign military financing ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 shall be available subject to-- 7#a7 adherence to defense spending goals in line with those laid out in the #bjad ,wales ,summit ,declaration2 and 7#b7 formal agreements between the ,united ,states and recipient nations to conduct joint long-range planning for capability development and the expenditure of those funds4 7e7 ,emergency designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under subsection 7a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7#b7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,subsection 7a7 is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 #bjb4 ,boost ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7,,edi71 including funding for military exercises 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbb an additional #bgj1jjj1jjj for the ,european ,defense ,initiative4 7b7 ,use of funds ,the amounts appropriated in subsection 7a7 shall be used for military training and exercises between ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and ,european partners to increase the overall readiness and interoperability of ,united ,states forces1 ,,nato allies1 and theater partners across all domains4 7c7 ,emergency designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the amounts provided under subsection 7a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7#b7 ,designation in ,house and ,senate ,subsection 7a7 is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #djja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb4 #bjc4 ,bolstering ,ukraine's cyber defense and resiliency capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc for the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 may only be used-- 7#a7 to strengthen collaboration between the ,government of ,ukraine and the ,,nato ,cooperative ,cyber ,defence ,centre of ,excellence1 the ,european ,union ,agency for ,cybersecurity1 the ,national ,cyber ,security ,centre of the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,european ,centre of ,excellence for countering ,hybrid ,threats to bolster ,ukraine's cyber defense capabilities and to develop surge capabilities as necessary2 7#b7 to assist the ,government of ,ukraine in identifying critical areas of vulnerability within its cyber defense2 7#c7 to strengthen the ability of the ,government of ,ukraine to detect1 investigate1 disrupt1 and deter cyberattacks and malign digital influence operations2 7#d7 to strengthen the ability of the ,government of ,ukraine to develop cybersecurity incident response teams and to develop procedures for responding to and mitigating the damage of cyberattacks2 7#e7 to support multilateral1 intergovernmental1 and nongovernmental efforts to improve ,ukraine's cybersecurity capacity efforts2 7#f7 to collaborate with the ,government of ,ukraine to better understand the nature of cyberattacks and malign digital influence operations that could be used to target the ,united ,states2 7#g7 to work with the private sector to help facilitate the sharing of information and services pertaining to cybersecurity and cyber resilience in ,ukraine2 and 7#h7 to expand the ,united ,states ,transnational and ,high-,tech ,crime ,global ,law ,enforcement ,network to provide additional training and capacity-building in ,ukraine related to cybercrime and intellectual property crime1 including by creating new ,international ,computer ,hacking and ,intellectual ,property ,attorney ,advisors or ,intellectual ,property ,law ,enforcement ,coordinators4 7c7 ,report required ,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 report on efforts to implement the policy described in subsection 7a74 #bjd4 ,expanded broadcasting in countries of the former ,soviet ,union to combat ,russian disinformation and information operations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aee1ejj1jjj for ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty for fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,authorization of new bureaus ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty may explore opening new bureaus to help expand its ability to reach audiences on the periphery of the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,initiatives ,to bolster ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty bureaus around the ,russian ,federation ,to help expand its reach to ,russian-speaking audiences and increase its reach to audiences through digital media1 ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty should-- 7#a7 evaluate where ,russian disinformation is most deeply pervasive in the ,eurasia region2 7#b7 develop strategies to better communicate with predominately ,russian-speaking regions2 7#c7 build on efforts to increase capacity and programming to counter disinformation in real time2 7#d7 expand ,russian language investigative journalism2 7#e7 improve the technical capacity of the ,ukraine bureau2 and 7#f7 continue efforts to increase digital news services4 #bje4 ,report on role of intelligence and security services of the ,russian ,federation in efforts to undermine the independence and integrity of ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the role of the intelligence and security services of the ,russian ,federation in efforts to undermine and interfere with the independence of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the priorities and objectives of the intelligence and security services of the ,russian ,federation with respect to ,ukraine2 7#b7 a detailed description of the steps taken by any intelligence or security services of the ,russian ,federation to undermine the stability of ,ukraine or the ,government of ,ukraine2 7#c7 a complete list of the branches of the intelligence or security services of the ,russian ,federation that have engaged in any influence efforts or campaigns to undermine the stability of ,ukraine or the ,government of ,ukraine2 7#d7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the tactics and techniques used by any intelligence and security services of the ,russian ,federation with respect to ,ukraine2 7,b7 the success of those tactics and techniques2 and 7,c7 whether such tactics and techniques are designed or intended to undermine the stability of ,ukraine or dismantle or overthrow the ,government of ,ukraine2 and 7#e7 any plans by the ,united ,states to provide additional support to the ,government of ,ukraine to prevent internal destabilization efforts1 including through intelligence sharing and support for reforms and anti-corruption efforts4 #bjf4 ,deepening security and economic ties with ,baltic allies 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 supporting and bolstering the security of the ,baltic ,states of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,baltic ,states are critical allies in countering aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and maintaining the collective security of the ,,nato alliance2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should continue to support and foster a security partnership with the ,baltic ,states that aims to meet their security needs and provides additional capabilities and tools to help defend against aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in the region2 7#d7 the ,united ,states should encourage the initiative undertaken by the ,baltic ,states to advance the ,three ,seas ,initiative to strengthen transport1 energy1 and digital infrastructures among eastern ,europe countries2 7#e7 there are mutually beneficial opportunities for increased investment and economic expansion between the ,united ,states and the ,baltic ,states2 and 7#f7 improved economic ties between the ,united ,states and the ,baltic ,states will lead to a strengthened strategic partnership4 7b7 ,baltic security and economic enhancement initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish an initiative to deepen and foster security and economic ties with the ,baltic ,states4 7#b7 ,purpose and objectives ,the initiative established under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the following goals and objectives3 7,a7 ,ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of security assistance to the ,baltic ,states1 prioritizing assistance that will strengthen defenses against conventional and hybrid warfare and improve interoperability with ,,nato forces and strengthen regional defense capabilities4 7,b7 ,bolstering ,united ,states support for the ,baltic region's physical and energy security needs4 7,c7 ,mitigating the impact of economic coercion by the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china on the ,baltic ,states and identifying new opportunities for foreign direct investment and ,united ,states business ties4 7,d7 ,improving high-level engagement between the ,united ,states and the ,baltic ,states1 with a focus on improving high-level security and economic cooperation4 7#c7 ,activities ,the initiative established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 develop a comprehensive security assistance strategy to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the ,baltic ,states1 in coordination with other security assistance authorities1 that takes into account the unique challenges of the proximity of the ,baltic ,states to the ,russian ,federation and the threat of aggression against the ,baltic ,states from the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 7,b7 send high-level representatives of the ,department of ,state to-- 7i7 the ,baltic ,states not less frequently than twice a year2 and 7ii7 major regional fora on physical and energy security1 including the ,three ,seas ,initiative ,summit and ,business ,forum and the ,baltic ,sea ,security ,conference2 7,c7 convene an annual trade forum1 in coordination with the governments of the ,baltic ,states1 to foster investment opportunities in the ,baltic region for ,united ,states businesses2 and 7,d7 foster dialogue between experts from the ,united ,states and from the ,baltic ,states on hybrid warfare1 cyber defenses1 economic expansion1 and foreign direct investment4 #bjg4 ,public disclosure of assets of ,vladimir ,putin and his inner circle 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 7d7 a detailed report on the personal net worth and assets of the ,president of the ,russian ,federation1 ,vladimir ,putin1 and his inner circle4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of significant senior foreign political figures and oligarchs in the ,russian ,federation1 as determined by their closeness to ,vladimir ,putin2 7#b7 the estimated net worth and known sources of income of the individuals identified under paragraph 7#a71 ,vladimir ,putin1 and the family members of such individuals and ,vladimir ,putin 7including current and former spouses1 partners1 birth parents of a biological child1 parents1 adult children1 and siblings71 including assets1 investments1 bank accounts1 business interests1 held in and outside of the ,russian ,federation1 and relevant beneficial ownership information2 7#c7 an estimate of the total annual income and personal expenditures of ,vladimir ,putin and his family members for calendar years #bjag through #bjba2 and 7#d7 all known details about the financial practices and transparency1 or lack thereof1 of ,vladimir ,putin and the individuals identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,form 7#a7 ,in general ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be made available on a publicly accessible internet website4 7d7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the appropriate congressional committees2 7#b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bjh4 ,report on diplomatic and military impact of ,russian military aggression in ,ukraine on ,european security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the diplomatic and military implications of ,russia's military aggression in ,ukraine on the security environment of ,europe4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the direct impact of aggression and malign influence of the ,russian ,federation in and against ,ukraine and throughout ,europe on ,united ,states interests in ,europe1 including-- 7,a7 relationships with ,united ,states allies and partners2 7,b7 the credibility of the ,united ,states and ,,nato2 and 7,c7 the durability of the security order in the region2 7#b7 a description of ,united ,states diplomatic efforts to counter the malign influence and aggression of the ,russian ,federation against ,ukraine1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the ,united ,states diplomatic and consular presence of the ,united ,states in ,central and ,eastern ,europe and a comparison of staffing and resource levels in the region from #bjab to #bjbb2 7,b7 a description of ongoing and planned efforts to counter malign influence in ,europe by the ,russian ,federation1 including corruption1 election interference1 and disinformation2 7,c7 an assessment of any gaps or shortfalls in diplomatic or programmatic activities of the ,united ,states ,government to address the impact of ,russian aggression and malign influence in ,ukraine and throughout ,europe2 and 7,d7 a description of ,united ,states diplomatic efforts-- 7i7 to reinforce political support for ,,nato2 7ii7 to increase allied participation and contributions to ,,nato2 and 7iii7 to reinforce the role of ,,nato in addressing security challenges in the region2 7#c7 an assessment of how the ,russian ,federation's military aggression in ,ukraine and increased presence and activity in ,belarus1 the ,baltic ,sea region1 and the ,black ,sea region has impacted ,united ,states posture and planning considerations in ,europe2 and 7#d7 a description of military efforts by the ,united ,states to deter ,russian aggression and increase the readiness1 interoperability1 and lethality of ,,nato allies1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the military presence of the ,united ,states in the ,united ,states ,european ,command 7,,eucom72 7,b7 an assessment of whether such presence is sufficient to execute operational plans and deterrence activities of the ,united ,states and ,,nato2 7,c7 a list of prioritized capability requirements necessary for ,,eucom to enhance deterrence and operational effectiveness in ,europe2 7,d7 a description of allied contributions to ,,nato operations2 and 7,e7 an assessment of key gaps in capability1 challenges to readiness1 and obstacles to interoperability among ,,nato militaries4 #bji4 ,energy security cooperation with allied partners in ,europe 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,energy ,security ,cooperation with ,allied ,partners in ,europe ,act4 7b7 ,in general ,section #c7;c7 of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;b7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7c7 ,for purposes and inserting the following3 7c7 ,expedited approval process 7#a7 ,definition of covered nation 7,a7 ,in general ,in this subsection1 the term covered nation means-- 7i7 a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas2 7ii7 a member country of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 7iii7 during the period described in subparagraph 7,b71 ,japan2 and 7iv7 any other foreign country1 if the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 determines that exportation of natural gas to that foreign country would promote the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,period described ,the period referred to in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 is the period during which the ,treaty of ,mutual ,cooperation and ,security1 signed at ,washington ,january #ai1 #aifj1 and entered into force ,june #bc1 #aifj 7#aa ,,ust #afcb2 ,,tias #deji71 between the ,united ,states and ,japan1 remains in effect4 7#b7 ,expedited approval ,for purposes 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas and inserting covered nation2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 authorizes the use of eminent domain to seize land or land rights2 or 7,b7 waives any requirement under-- 7i7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7ii7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 7iii7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7iv7 the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq474 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for the authorization to export natural gas under section #c of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;b7 that are pending on1 or filed on or after1 the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,iii ,measures to deter current and escalated aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,account2 correspondent account2 payable-through account ,the terms account1 correspondent account1 and payable-through account have the meanings given those terms in section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution means a financial institution specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 7,m71 or 7,y7 of section #ecab7;a77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,foreign financial institution ,the term foreign financial institution has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#f7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#g7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person had actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#h7 ,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 or 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 entity4 ,a ,sanctions ,to deter aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation #caa4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to senior ,russian defense officials related to the build-up of ,russian ,armed ,forces along ,ukraine's border ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to not fewer than #ae senior officials of any branch of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation who have ordered1 controlled1 directed1 or were otherwise responsible for the planning or execution of actions related to-- 7#a7 military operations in the ,donbas region of ,ukraine or the illegally occupied territory of ,crimea2 7#b7 the build-up of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation along ,ukraine's border on or after ,october #a1 #bjba2 or 7#c7 other military operations that have violated the sovereignty or territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 #cab4 ,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 and every #cj days thereafter1 if the ,president is not able to make the certification described in subsection 7b71 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to a foreign person that is-- 7#a7 any entity established for or responsible for the planning1 construction1 or operation of the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline or a successor entity1 including ,nord ,stream #b ,,ag2 or 7#b7 any corporate officer of an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification to the appropriate committees of ,congress of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,government of ,germany has provided written1 public assurances that it will prevent the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline from being certified or otherwise from becoming operational4 7#b7 ,the ,government of ,germany1 including any regulatory body of that ,government1 is taking the necessary steps to fulfill the assurances described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the publicly available database of the ,european ,network of ,transmission ,system ,operators for ,gas has not registered the transit of gas through the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline4 7c7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,waiver by joint resolution ,sanctions under subsection 7a7 may be waived only if there is enacted into law a joint resolution approving such a waiver4 7#b7 ,no national security waiver ,no waiver under section #cec or any other provision of law 7other than a joint resolution described in paragraph 7#a77 applies with respect to sanctions under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,termination ,on the date on which the ,president has1 after making an affirmative determination under section #cba1 imposed sanctions under section #cbb1 this section shall no longer have any force or effect4 #cac4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons contributing to the destabilization of ,ukraine or malicious cyber activities against ,ukraine ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to not fewer than #ae foreign persons that the ,president determines have1 on or after ,october #a1 #bjba1 engaged in activities1 under the authority or at the direction of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including through its proxies-- 7#a7 to destabilize ,ukraine2 or 7#b7 that disrupt1 attack1 illegally infiltrate1 or degrade the operations of-- 7,a7 any official website or network of the ,government of ,ukraine2 7,b7 any public utility that operates in ,ukraine2 or 7,c7 any critical infrastructure in ,ukraine4 #cad4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to facilitating transactions for the ,russian ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall determine whether1 on or after ,january #a1 #bjba1 ,promsvyazbank and any of the financial institutions specified in section #cbc have knowingly conducted or facilitated any transactions for any branch of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation that has been engaged in actions directly related to-- 7#a7 military operations in the ,donbas region of ,ukraine or the illegally occupied territory of ,crimea2 7#b7 the build-up of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation along ,ukraine's border on or after ,december #a1 #bjba2 or 7#c7 other military operations that have violated the sovereignty or territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions 7#a7 ,promsvyazbank ,if the ,president determines under subsection 7a7 that ,promsvyazbank has conducted or facilitated any transactions described in that subsection1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea7a7 with respect to ,promsvyazbank4 7#b7 ,other ,russian financial institutions ,if the ,president determines under subsection 7a7 that one or more of the financial institutions specified in section #cbc have conducted or facilitated transactions described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea7a7 with respect to one of those financial institutions4 7c7 ,discretionary sanctions with respect to subsidiaries and successor entities ,the ,president may impose the sanctions described in section #cea7a7 with respect to any entity owned or controlled by1 or that is a successor to1 a financial institution with respect to which sanctions are imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b74 #cae4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to entities on the ,,caatsa section #bca7;e7 list ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to not fewer than #e entities-- 7#a7 on the list of persons determined under section #bca7;e7 of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebe7;e77 to be part of1 or to operate for or on behalf of1 the defense or intelligence sectors of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 not designated before such date of enactment for inclusion in the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,b ,sanctions and other measures in response to escalation of aggression against ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation #cba4 ,determination with respect to operations of the ,russian ,federation in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall determine1 at such times as are required under subsection 7b71 whether-- 7#a7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including through any of its proxies1 is engaged in or knowingly supporting an escalation of aggression1 including through offensive cyber operations1 in or against ,ukraine1 including compared to the level of aggression in or against ,ukraine before ,january #a1 #bjbb2 and 7#b7 if so1 whether such escalation has the aim or effect of undermining1 overthrowing1 or dismantling the ,government of ,ukraine1 occupying the territory of ,ukraine1 or interfering with the sovereignty or territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,timing of determinations ,the ,president shall make the determination described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 after the first determination under paragraph 7#a71 not less frequently than every #cj days 7or more frequently as warranted7 during the #a-year period beginning on such date of enactment2 and 7#c7 after the end of that #a-year period1 not less frequently than every #ij days4 7c7 ,report required ,upon making a determination under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit a report on the determination to-- 7#a7 the committees specified in subsection 7e72 7#b7 the majority leader and the minority leader of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,speaker and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,congressional requests 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after receiving a request from the chairman or ranking member of one of the committees specified in subsection 7e7 with respect to whether the ,russian ,federation1 including through any of its proxies1 has engaged in an act described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 determine if the ,russian ,federation has engaged in such an act2 and 7,b7 submit a report on that determination1 with a detailed explanation1 to the committees specified in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,failure of presidential determination ,the failure of the ,president to submit a report required by subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 by the date required by that paragraph shall have the same effect as if the ,president had made an affirmative determination under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cbb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,nord ,stream #b 7a7 ,in general ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #aj days following such a determination1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to a foreign person that is-- 7#a7 any entity established for or responsible for the planning1 construction1 or operation of the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline or a successor entity1 including ,nord ,stream #b ,,ag2 and 7#b7 any corporate officer of an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,no waiver ,no waiver under section #cec or any other provision of law applies with respect to sanctions under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,repeal of waiver under ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act ,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 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 #cbc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,russian financial institutions 7a7 ,imposition of sanctions 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,specified ,russian financial institutions ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #cj days following such a determination1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea7a7 with respect to each of the following financial institutions3 7i7 ,,vtb4 7ii7 ,,veb4,,rf4 7iii7 ,the ,russian ,direct ,investment ,fund4 7iv7 ,alfa ,bank4 7,b7 ,additional specified ,russian financial institutions 7i7 ,in general ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #cj days following such a determination1 the ,president shall1 subject to clause 7ii71 impose the sanctions described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #cea with respect to each of the following financial institutions3 7,i7 ,sberbank4 7,,ii7 ,gazprombank4 7,,iii7 ,credit ,bank of ,moscow4 7,,iv7 ,rosselkhozbank4 7,v7 ,,fc ,bank ,otkritie4 7,,vi7 ,promsvyazbank4 7,,vii7 ,sovcombank4 7,,viii7 ,transkapitalbank4 7,,ix7 ,any other comparable ,russian financial institution as determined by the ,president4 7ii7 ,type of sanctions ,the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea7a7 with respect to not fewer than #d of the financial institutions specified in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,subsidiaries and successor entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose1 with respect to any financial institution described in subparagraph 7,b71 the sanctions described in section #cea that the ,president determines are equivalent to the sanctions imposed with respect to financial institutions specified in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,financial institutions described ,a financial institution described in this subparagraph is a financial institution-- 7i7 owned or controlled by1 or that is a successor to1 a financial institution specified in paragraph 7#a72 or 7ii7 used or established for the purpose of evading sanctions under this section4 7b7 ,additional ,russian financial institutions 7#a7 ,list required ,not later than #cj days after making an affirmative determination under section #cba1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a list of foreign persons that the ,president determines-- 7,a7 are financial institutions-- 7i7 owned or operated by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7ii7 that are owned or controlled by1 or are successors to1 a financial institution described in clause 7i72 and 7,b7 with respect to which sanctions should be imposed in the interest of national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,imposition of sanctions ,upon the submission of each list required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #cea with respect to each foreign person identified on the list4 7c7 ,mandatory imposition of sanctions with respect to transactions with sanctioned ,russian ,federation financial institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose one or both of the sanctions described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #cea with respect to a foreign financial institution that1 on or after the date that is #cj days after sanctions are imposed under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 knowingly engages in a significant financial transaction with any financial institution subject to sanctions imposed under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7#b7 ,wind down period for the imposition of secondary sanctions ,the ,president may delay the imposition of sanctions under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a financial institution for not more than #cj days if the ,president determines it is necessary to enable non-,russian persons acting in good faith to wind down business subject to sanctions under this section4 7d7 ,congressional disapproval of waivers 7#a7 ,report required ,any waiver under section #cec7;b7 that applies to a sanction imposed under this section shall be accompanied by a report submitted by the ,president to the appropriate committees of ,congress stating whether the waiver-- 7,a7 is not intended to significantly alter ,united ,states foreign policy with regard to the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,b7 is intended to significantly alter ,united ,states foreign policy with regard to the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,termination of waiver ,a waiver described in paragraph 7#a7 shall have no force or effect on or after the date of the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval enacted in accordance with paragraph 7#c7 with respect to the waiver4 7#c7 ,consideration of joint resolutions of disapproval 7,a7 ,joint resolution of disapproval defined ,in this subsection1 the term joint resolution of disapproval means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is the following3 ,congress disapproves of the waiver under section #cec7;b7 of the ,never ,yielding ,europe's ,territory 7,,nyet7 ,act of #bjbb with respect to a sanction imposed under section #cbc of that ,act relating to 41 with the blank space being filled with a short description of the matter to which the waiver relates4 7,b7 ,introduction ,a joint resolution of disapproval may be introduced at any time after the issuance of a waiver described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the ,house of ,representatives1 by the majority leader or the minority leader2 and 7ii7 in the ,senate1 by the majority leader 7or the majority leader's designee7 or the minority leader 7or the minority leader's designee74 7,c7 ,expedited procedures ,the procedures set forth in paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 of section #baf7;c7 of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7;c77 shall apply with respect to a joint resolution of disapproval under this paragraph to the same extent and in the same manner as such procedures apply with respect to a joint resolution under that section1 except that a joint resolution of disapproval under this paragraph shall1 in the ,senate1 be referred-- 7i7 to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs if the joint resolution relates to a waiver that is not intended to significantly alter ,united ,states foreign policy with regard to the ,russian ,federation1 as stated in the report required by paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations if the joint resolution relates to a waiver that is intended to significantly alter ,united ,states foreign policy with regard to the ,russian ,federation1 as stated in the report required by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,rules of ,house of ,representatives and ,senate ,this subsection is enacted by ,congress-- 7,a7 as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 respectively1 and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each ,house1 respectively1 and supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules2 and 7,b7 with full recognition of the constitutional right of either ,house to change the rules 7so far as relating to the procedure of that ,house7 at any time1 in the same manner1 and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that ,house4 #cbd4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,russian oligarchs and members of ,putin's inner circle ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #fj days following such a determination1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to not fewer than #ae foreign persons-- 7#a7 that the ,president determines-- 7,a7 are listed in the classified annex submitted to ,congress with the report required by section #bda of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #ibb72 or 7,b7 would be included in that annex1 if that report were submitted on the date of the determination2 and 7#b7 with respect to which the ,president determines sanctions should be imposed in the interest of the national security of the ,united ,states4 #cbe4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation relating to operations in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #fj days following such a determination1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to each of the officials specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,president of the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,the ,prime ,minister of the ,russian ,federation4 7#c7 ,the ,foreign ,minister of the ,russian ,federation4 7#d7 ,the ,minister of ,defense of the ,russian ,federation4 7#e7 ,the ,chief of the ,general ,staff of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7#f7 ,the ,commander-in-,chief of the ,land ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7#g7 ,the ,commander-in-,chief of the ,aerospace ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7#h7 ,the ,commander of the ,airborne ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7#i7 ,the ,commander-in-,chief of the ,navy of the ,russian ,federation4 7#aj7 ,the ,commander of the ,strategic ,rocket ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7#aa7 ,the ,commander of the ,special ,operations ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7#ab7 ,the ,commander of ,logistical ,support of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,additional officials 7#a7 ,list required ,not later than #cj days after making an affirmative determination under section #cba and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a list of foreign persons that the ,president determines-- 7,a7 are-- 7i7 senior officials of any branch of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation leading any of the operations described in section #cba2 or 7ii7 senior officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including any intelligence agencies or security services of the ,russian ,federation1 with significant roles in planning or implementing such operations2 and 7,b7 with respect to which sanctions should be imposed in the interest of the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,imposition of sanctions ,upon the submission of each list required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to each foreign person on the list4 #cbf4 ,prohibition on and imposition of sanctions with respect to transactions involving ,russian sovereign debt 7a7 ,prohibition on transactions ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #cj days following such a determination1 the ,president shall prohibit all transactions by ,united ,states persons involving the sovereign debt of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation issued on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including governmental bonds4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to state-,owned enterprises 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after making an affirmative determination under section #cba1 the ,president shall identify and impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to foreign persons that the ,president determines engage in transactions involving the debt-- 7,a7 of not fewer than #aj entities owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,b7 that is not subject to any other sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,applicability ,sanctions imposed under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to debt of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph that is issued after the date that is #ij days after the ,president makes an affirmative determination under section #cba4 7c7 ,list2 imposition of sanctions ,not later than #cj days after making an affirmative determination under section #cba1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall-- 7#a7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a list of foreign persons that the ,president determines are engaged in transactions described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to each such person4 #cbg4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,russian extractive industries 7a7 ,identification ,not later than #fj days after making an affirmative determination under section #cba1 the ,president shall identify foreign persons in any of the sectors or industries of the ,russian ,federation described in subsection 7b7 with respect to which the ,president determines sanctions should be imposed in the interest of the national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sectors and industries described ,the sectors and industries of the ,russian ,federation described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,oil and gas extraction and production4 7#b7 ,metals extraction1 mining1 and production4 7#c7 ,minerals extraction and processing4 7#d7 ,any other sector or industry with respect to which the ,president determines the imposition of sanctions is in the ,united ,states national security interest4 7c7 ,list2 imposition of sanctions ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing efforts by the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 mitigate the impact of ,russian restrictions on natural gas1 coal1 and oil exports to ,europe2 7#b7 ensure sufficient energy supplies to ,europe in the event of the imposition of the sanctions under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 implement the requirements under section #bji to address energy supply shortfalls caused by the imposition of sanctions under subsection 7a7 or the termination of energy supplies by the ,russian ,federation4 #cbh4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to ,belarus related to the build-up of ,russian ,armed ,forces along ,ukraine's border ,upon making an affirmative determination under section #cba and not later than #cj days following such a determination1 if the territory of the ,republic of ,belarus was used as a point of origin for ,russian aggression covered by the determination1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #cea with respect to-- 7#a7 not fewer than #ae senior officials of the ,armed ,forces of the ,republic of ,belarus2 7#b7 not fewer than #ae senior officials who are members of the current leadership of the ,republic of ,belarus2 and 7#c7 not fewer than #b of the following financial institutions3 7,a7 ,belarusbank4 7,b7 ,,bps-,sberbank4 7,c7 ,belinvestbank4 7,d7 ,the ,development ,bank of ,belarus4 7,e7 ,alfa ,bank ,belarus4 7,f7 ,,bsb ,bank4 #cbi4 ,prohibition on investment in occupied ,ukrainian territory ,the sale1 trade1 transfer1 and investment of goods or services by a ,united ,states person in regions of ,ukraine occupied by a third country are prohibited until the ,secretary of ,state certifies that each such region is under the jurisdiction of the ,government of ,ukraine4 ,c ,other matters #cda4 ,reports on limitation on exemption from registration under the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended1 for persons filing disclosure reports under the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie who are acting on behalf of ,russian entities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress with oversight over compliance by an agent of a foreign principal representing interests of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or entities under the control or influence of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation with the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq471 a report1 the contents of which are described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include a list of all filings made under the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 during the applicable reporting period described in subsection 7c7 by any agent of a foreign principal that is based in the ,russian ,federation or on behalf of any company or economic project that is more than #cc-percent owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 a ,russian state-owned enterprise1 or an individual on the list described in section #cbd2 7#b7 for each filing that meets the requirements of paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 list the name of the agent of the foreign principal filing the disclosure and the foreign principal or project on whose behalf the agent is filing2 and 7,b7 describe the nexus between the foreign principal listed in the registration and the company or economic project that is based in the ,russian ,federation or more than #cc-percent owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 ,russian state-owned enterprise1 or an individual described in section #cbd2 7#c7 include a list of all enforcement actions taken under the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq471 or the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 during the applicable reporting period described in subsection 7c7 against an agent of a foreign principal that is based in the ,russian ,federation or on behalf of any economic project that is more than #cc-percent owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 ,russian state-owned enterprise1 or an individual on the list described in section #cbd2 7#d7 describe any gaps in oversight or enforcement challenges to combatting abuse of or improper registrations under the exemption under section #c7;h7 of the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7;h772 and 7#e7 include an assessment of whether any changes to the exemption under section #c7;h7 of the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7;h771 are necessary to ensure sufficient safeguards against malign influence activities by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or entities under the control or influence of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,reporting period ,for purposes of a report required under subsection 7a71 the report shall cover-- 7#a7 in the case of the initial report1 calendar year #bjba and the first quarter of calendar year #bjbb2 and 7#b7 in the case of each subsequent report1 the quarter of the calendar year preceding the report4 ,d ,general provisions #cea4 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions to be imposed with respect to a foreign person under this title are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,the ,president shall exercise all of the powers granted 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 the foreign person 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 7#b7 ,restrictions on correspondent and payable-through accounts ,in the case of a foreign financial institution1 the ,president shall prohibit the opening1 and prohibit or impose strict conditions on the maintaining1 in the ,united ,states of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by the foreign financial institution4 7#c7 ,aliens inadmissible for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,in the case of an alien1 the alien is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 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 7i7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of an alien described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be revoked1 regardless of when such visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 #ceb4 ,implementation2 regulations2 penalties 7a7 ,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 title4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,president shall issue such regulations1 licenses1 and orders as are necessary to carry out this title4 7c7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this title or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this title 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 #cec4 ,exceptions2 waiver 7a7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,this title shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception for compliance with international obligations and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under this title shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success on ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,humanitarian exception ,sanctions under this title shall not apply with respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction for the provision 7including any sale7 of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 or medical devices to the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,national security waiver ,the ,president may waive the imposition of sanctions under this title with respect to a person if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 #ced4 ,termination ,the ,president may terminate the sanctions imposed under this title after determining and certifying to the appropriate committees of ,congress that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has-- 7#a7 verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of ,ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation before ,december #a1 #bjba2 7#b7 ceased supporting proxies in such territory2 and 7#c7 entered into an agreed settlement with a legitimate democratic government of ,ukraine4 ,,iv ,humanitarian assistance to ,ukraine #dja4 ,humanitarian assistance to ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states ,government1 in coordination with international organizations1 other donors1 and local partners1 must be prepared to launch an immediate and targeted humanitarian response to avert disaster in the event of a ,russian invasion into ,ukraine4 7b7 ,assistance described 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 consistent with the authorities under chapters #a and #i of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq41 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbib et seq471 shall accelerate contingency planning for an immediate humanitarian response to a ,russian invasion into ,ukraine1 including1 as practicable and appropriate1 support for-- 7,a7 the prepositioning of food and non-food humanitarian commodities2 7,b7 the recruitment of staff and enabling mechanisms for disaster assistance response teams2 7,c7 medical support for civilian casualties of conflict2 7,d7 assistance for internally displaced persons and the communities hosting them2 7,e7 the adaptation and expansion of transition initiatives that promote stabilization and early recovery2 and 7,f7 protection services for humanitarian actors and civil society organizations working to address humanitarian needs and build resilience to ,russian aggression4 7c7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than #e days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the comprehensive ,united ,states ,government strategy to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in ,ukraine4 #djb4 ,limitations on humanitarian assistance 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,annexation of ,crimea 7#a7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the central government of a country that the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives has taken affirmative steps intended to support or be supportive of the ,russian ,federation annexation of ,crimea or any other territory in ,ukraine4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the restriction on assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines and reports to the committees described in such subparagraph that the waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states1 and includes a justification for such interest4 7#b7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available for-- 7,a7 the implementation of any action or policy that recognizes the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea or any other territory in ,ukraine2 7,b7 the facilitation1 financing1 or guarantee of ,united ,states ,government investments in ,crimea or other territory in ,ukraine under the control of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or ,russian-backed separatists1 if such activity includes the participation of officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or other ,russian-owned or -controlled financial entities2 or 7,c7 assistance for ,crimea or other territory in ,ukraine under the control of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or ,russian-backed separatists1 if such assistance includes the participation of ,russian ,government officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or other ,russian-owned or -controlled financial entities4 7#c7 ,international financial institutions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive directors of each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to oppose any assistance by such institution 7including any loan1 credit1 or guarantee7 for any program that violates the sovereignty or territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 7#d7 ,duration ,the requirements and limitations of this subsection shall cease to be in effect if the ,president certifies 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 that the ,government of ,ukraine has reestablished sovereignty over ,crimea and other territory in ,ukraine under the control of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or ,russian-backed separatists and the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has returned to their garrisons all troops currently on the internationally recognized border of ,ukraine as of ,february #a1 #bjbb4 ,v ,general provisions #eja4 ,sunset ,the provisions of titles ,i1 ,,ii1 and ,,iv shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ejb4 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions under this ,act shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7b7 ,good defined ,in this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 #ejc4 ,prohibition of funds ,no funds appropriated or authorized to be appropriated in this ,act may be used to support-- 7#a7 any entity occupying the seat of government in ,ukraine which is not internationally recognized as the legitimate government of ,ukraine2 or 7#b7 any entity under the direct control of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4