A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness Act of 2026 or the SABER Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24, 2026, by Mr. Wilson of South Carolina and Mr. Panetta. The legislation proposes an amendment to the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act. Specifically, it authorizes the use of money held in the Ukraine Support Fund for a new purpose. Under this bill, the funds can be used by the Government of Ukraine to purchase defense articles and services. These purchases are meant to help Ukraine respond to and recover from the consequences of the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Yes
- Scored +8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens support for international allies by allowing Ukraine to use the Ukraine Support Fund for defense purchases.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 allows for purchases by the Government of Ukraine of defense articles and services to respond to and recover from the consequences of the aggression of the Russian Federation. This might be considered positive because it expands the permissible uses of the Ukraine Support Fund to help the Ukrainian government acquire necessary defense items using the existing fund.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens support for international allies by allowing Ukraine to use the Ukraine Support Fund for defense purchases.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California