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US HB1158

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Grants the President authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries impacted by Russia's invasion during fiscal years 2026 and 2027
  • Waives certain provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act that would otherwise restrict such transfers to Ukraine
  • Requires all loans and leases to Ukraine to comply with existing laws governing return, reimbursement, and repayment of defense articles
  • Limits delegation of this authority to Senate-confirmed officials only
  • Mandates the President establish expedited delivery procedures within 60 days of enactment to ensure timely transfer of defense articles to Ukraine

Legislative Description

Freedom First Lend Lease Act

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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