Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Counter Russian Aggression Toward Ukraine

Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have introduced the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act.

• The bill would allow the White House enhanced authority to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine and delivery military equipment to assist in resisting a Russian military invasion
• Shaheen's statement reads: 'On the heels of a bipartisan delegation I helped lead to Ukraine, it’s clear the U.S. must take decisive and urgent action to support our Ukrainian partners and deter a Russian incursion. This legislation shows there is bipartisan unity in Congress to provide President Biden with the tools needed to swiftly deliver critical defense capabilities to Ukraine and stand firm against the Kremlin.'
• Senator Shaheen is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees.