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H.R.6742 / 117th Congress

Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 15, 2022

Never Yielding Europe's Territory (NYET) Act of 2022

This bill addresses Russia's actions against Ukraine and other countries in the region.

The bill authorizes and expedites the provision of security assistance, including by (1) prioritizing delivering excess defense articles to Ukraine, (2) authorizing the Department of State to waive certain costs for defense articles leased to Ukraine, and (3) authorizing additional Foreign Military Financing for programs in Europe.

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The bill also provides funding for (1) Foreign Military Financing assistance to Ukraine, (2) the Global Engagement Center to counter foreign-sponsored propaganda and disinformation, (3) the Countering Russian Influence Fund to support Ukraine and other countries in response to Russia's aggression, and (4) International Military Education and Training assistance for Ukraine.

Furthermore, the bill imposes sanctions, including on (1) senior Russian military officials responsible for planning or executing military operations that violated Ukraine's sovereignty or territorial integrity, and (2) foreign individuals or entities that acted on behalf of Russia's government to destabilize Ukraine or disrupt Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

The bill also addresses additional matters, including (1) prohibiting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from sponsoring visas for Russian nationals affiliated with ROSCOSMOS, the entity that implements Russia's space program; (2) authorizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to explore opening new bureaus to reach audiences on Russia's periphery; and (3) providing for expedited approval of natural gas exports to qualifying nations, including NATO members, whereas currently expedited approval is only available for exports to countries that are in a free trade agreement relating to natural gas with the United States.

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Who introduced it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R–TX

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  • Rules Committee
  • Armed Services Committee
  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  • Budget Committee
  • Financial Services Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
53 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  8. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  9. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  10. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  11. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  12. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, the Budget, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Rules, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

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