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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 26, 2023
Ukraine Aid Oversight Act
The bill expands the duties and authorities of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction to include oversight over aid to Ukraine. The bill also renames the office to the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and Ukraine Aid.
In addition to its existing duties relating to oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction activities, the renamed office's duties shall include (1) conducting and coordinating audits and investigations of the handing of funds made available for aid to Ukraine, and (2) monitoring and reviewing contracts and activities involving those funds.
The Special Inspector General shall report directly to, and be under the general supervision of, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.
Federal agencies may not prevent the office from carrying out any audit or investigation related to aid to Ukraine.
The office shall terminate on September 30, 2027.
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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] · R–KY
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