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Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022
This bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
For FY2022 and FY2023, an agreement to lend or lease defense articles under this bill shall not be subject to certain requirements and provisions that typically apply to such lend-lease agreements, including a requirement that generally prohibits a loan or lease period from exceeding five years.
The President must establish expedited procedures to ensure the timely delivery of defense articles loaned or leased to Ukraine under this bill.
People & committees
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R–TX
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 117-118.
Became Public Law No: 117-118.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 10 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H4595)
House roll call 141 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 10 (Roll no. 141).
House roll call 141 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 3522.
Rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 with 1 hour of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 under a closed rule. The rule provides that H. Res. 1035 is adopted and amends H. Res. 188.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1065. (consideration: CR H4594-4601)
Rule H. Res. 1065 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1065 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 with 1 hour of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 under a closed rule. The rule provides that H. Res. 1035 is adopted and amends H. Res. 188.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2052)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2052)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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