Bill extends Ukraine aid, lend-lease authority, and Russia sanctions through 2028
Placed on the calendarH.R. 2913Latest action
Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks · Representative · NY
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Official title: Ukraine Support Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 2913 extends US military lend-lease to Ukraine through 2028 and creates a broad new sanctions regime against Russia.
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What does this do?
HR 2913 reaffirms US support for Ukraine and NATO, creates programs like a reconstruction trust fund, war-risk insurance, and a State Department reconstruction coordinator, and extends military lend-lease authority to Ukraine through 2028. It also authorizes loans and financing for Ukraine and NATO allies and establishes sanctions on Russian banks, energy firms, officials, and entities tied to Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, Rosatom, and Russia-North Korea military cooperation.
Who does it affect?
Affects the executive branch's foreign policy authority, defense and financial agencies, US companies dealing with Russia or Ukraine, shipping/insurance industries, and foreign banks or firms working with sanctioned Russian entities.
Why does it matter?
The bill would deepen US military and financial involvement in Ukraine's defense while restricting Russian access to global finance and markets. Ordinary Americans are affected mainly indirectly through government spending, energy markets, and foreign policy.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Up to $8 billion in loans and financing
- Trust fund from tax revenues
- Extends existing security assistance funding
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 14, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 20, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
Recorded votes
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House · · Roll call 207
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 226
- Nay
- 195
- 0
- 9
Republicans 18 yes, 194 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 207 yes, 1 no, 4 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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