Defense of Ukraine Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 11, 2015)
Defense of Ukraine Act of 2015
This bill authorizes the President to provide lethal weapons to the government of Ukraine in order to defend itself against Russian-backed rebel separatists in eastern Ukraine.
The President is directed to submit to Congress: (1) a comprehensive U.S. strategy to provide lethal weapons to the government of Ukraine so that it may defend itself from Russian-backed rebels, and (2) a strategy implementation assessment every 90 days.
What just happenedFeb 11, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S928-929; text of measure as introduced: CR S929)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 11, 2015
- Feb 11, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S928-929; text of measure as introduced: CR S929)
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 11, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate