Bill · S. 671· Senate(119-S-671)
Inspector General for Ukraine Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2025
- Last activity
- 2/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Hawley
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Office of the Inspector General for Ukraine to provide oversight of funds used for military and nonmilitary support of Ukraine. The Inspector General is appointed by the President with Senate consent and will oversee audits and investigations into the treatment and expenditure of these funds. The office includes assistant inspectors general specialized in auditing and investigations. The Inspector General reports to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense while maintaining independence to conduct investigations. Oversight includes tracking security assistance, monitoring contracts, and investigating potential unethical or illegal actions. The office is set to terminate five years after the Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates quarterly public reports regarding the expenditure of funds for Ukraine.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill establishes an Inspector General to monitor and investigate contracts and potential fraudulent billing by private entities.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill strengthens oversight of security assistance to Ukraine, which can increase trust among allies.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2
The President has the authority to waive the public availability of certain reports and comments for national security reasons.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The reduction in the Economic Support Fund for Ukraine may impact humanitarian aid meant for low-income populations.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-2
The reduction in economic support funds could impact global humanitarian efforts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Financial Oversight: The Inspector General is tasked with the oversight and accounting of the obligation and expenditure of funds, as well as the monitoring and review of contracts (Section 2(e)(1)). This ensures that money intended for support is being handled correctly.
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Prevention of Fraud and Misconduct: The office is responsible for investigating overpayments, such as duplicate billing, and any potential unethical or illegal actions by Federal employees or contractors (Section 2(e)(1)(E)).
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Tracking of Security Assistance: The bill mandates the tracking and monitoring of all lethal and nonlethal security assistance provided by the United States, including a review of compliance with end-use requirements (Section 2(e)(1)(G)).
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Public Transparency: The Inspector General must publish quarterly reports on a publicly available website in English and other languages widely used in Ukraine (Section 2(h)(1) and (3)), allowing the public to see how funds are being utilized.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduced Funding for Economic Support: To fund this new office, the amount authorized for the Economic Support Fund for Ukraine is reduced by $70,000,000 (Section 2(m)).
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Limited Public Access to Information: The President has the authority to waive the requirement for making certain reports or comments available to the public if determined necessary for national security (Section 2(k)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Improves Privacy Rights-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Improves Veterans Benefits-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- 2/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate