S. 671In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
New watchdog office would audit all U.S. aid sent to Ukraine
Data as of July 12, 2026
The bill creates an Inspector General office to audit U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine since January 2022.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill establishes an Office of the Inspector General for Ukraine to track and audit all U.S. military and economic aid sent to Ukraine since January 2022. The office would investigate fraud, waste, duplicate payments, and misuse of funds, and publish quarterly public reports in English and Ukrainian. It would operate independently from the State and Defense Departments, though it technically reports to their Secretaries, and would shut down after five years with a final report.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects the State Department, Defense Department, and USAID, plus contractors and organizations receiving Ukraine aid funding. Congress would gain more detailed oversight, and Ukraine's government would face added scrutiny over its use of U.S. assistance.
Why does it matter?
Taxpayers would gain increased transparency into how funds supporting Ukraine are spent, while agencies and recipients would face new independent scrutiny and reporting requirements.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $70 million to fund the office
- money redirected from Ukraine aid fund
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Inspector General for Ukraine Act
- Introduced:
- February 20, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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