Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act Of 2022.pdf

The bill, titled "Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022," aims to counter Russian aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, and impose sanctions on Russia. Key provisions include:

1. Expediting Security Assistance to Ukraine:
- Prioritizing delivery of excess defense articles to Ukraine.
- Using Department of Defense lease authority and Special Defense Acquisition Fund to support Ukraine.
- Developing a strategy to enhance security assistance delivery.
- Authorizing the use of presidential drawdown authority and Foreign Military Financing.
- Expanding International Military Education and Training cooperation with Ukraine.

2. Countering Kremlin Aggression:
- Authorizing programs to counter Russian disinformation activities.
- Expanding support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
- Bolstering Ukraine's cyber defense capabilities through multilateral efforts.
- Requiring a report on the role of Russian intelligence services in undermining Ukraine.
- Developing a strategy for a European security forum.
- Deepening security and economic ties with Baltic allies.
- Requiring public disclosure of assets of Vladimir Putin and his inner circle.

3. Deterrence Measures Against Further Russian Aggression:
- Defining terms and authorizing sanctions against Russian officials, financial institutions, and extractive industries.
- Reviewing and potentially imposing sanctions on Nord Stream 2.
- Describing the sanctions to be imposed and outlining their implementation, exceptions, and termination.

4. General Provisions:
- Setting a sunset date for the Act.
- Exempting certain imports from the Act's provisions.

The Act also expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, coordinating with allies, and using sanctions as a tool to advance U.S. foreign policy.