Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act
A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine's Defense Act," aims to amend the Arms Export Control Act. It seeks to facilitate increased contributions from allies and partners to the defense of Ukraine while welcoming long-term investment in the U.S. defense industrial base. Specifically, it establishes a process for the purchase and third-party transfer of certain defense articles to Ukraine. This includes items like 155mm artillery shells and HIMARS munitions. The bill sets specific conditions for these transfers, such as purchaser eligibility and written commitments from the Ukrainian government.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill facilitates increased defense contributions to Ukraine to support its defense against invasion.
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens ties with NATO and other key allies through joint defense industrial investments.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill encourages investment in the U.S. defense industrial base, which benefits defense contractors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Facilitating Defense of Ukraine: The policy aims to facilitate increased contributions from allies and partners to the defense of Ukraine (Section 2).
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Streamlined Defense Article Transfers: The bill allows for the transfer of specific defense articles, such as 155mm artillery shells, Excalibur extended range artillery shells, HIMARS munitions, or GMLRS munitions, if certain conditions are met (Section 3, paragraph (h)(1)(A-C)).
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Investment in U.S. Industry: The policy welcomes long-term investment from allies and partners into the United States defense industrial base (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Transfer Restrictions and Conditions: The Government of Ukraine must provide a written commitment to the U.S. Government stating they will not transfer certain defense articles to any other foreign country or person without presidential consent unless they are demilitarized (Section 3, paragraph (h)(1)(D)).
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Time-Sensitive Title and Custody: The Government of Ukraine is required to accept title and physical custody of transferred defense articles before December 31, 2030, though this date may be extended annually by the Secretary of State (Section 3, paragraph (h)(1)(E) and (3)).
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 send more money or help to other countries? — The bill facilitates increased defense contributions to Ukraine to support its defense against invasion. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens ties with NATO and other key allies through joint defense industrial investments.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill encourages investment in the U.S. defense industrial base, which benefits defense contractors.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority over the transfer of specific defense articles to foreign governments. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes notification requirements to Congress regarding defense article transfers.
- 9/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
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