Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
In Committee
Introduced:Feb 12, 2025
Primary Sponsor
John Barrasso
R - WY
Cosponsors
14
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Taxation
Summary
This bill establishes independent oversight mechanisms for U.S. assistance to Ukraine. It creates objective monitoring and accountability measures to ensure that military and humanitarian aid is used appropriately and reaches intended recipients.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill establishes independent oversight mechanisms for U.S. assistance to Ukraine. It creates objective monitoring and accountability measures to ensure that military and humanitarian aid is used appropriately and reaches intended recipients.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
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Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes independent oversight of Ukraine aid
Creates objective monitoring mechanisms
Ensures accountability for U.S. assistance
Tracks military and humanitarian aid usage
Promotes transparency in Ukraine support
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Taxpayers would have greater assurance that Ukraine aid is properly used. Congress would receive better information on assistance effectiveness. Ukraine would face enhanced accountability requirements for U.S. support.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Taxation
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
541, 119th Congress (2025). "Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-541