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Make Russia pay for its illegal aggression and war crimes

Make Russia pay for its illegal aggression and war crimes

Summary

Representative Kevin Kiley from California has signed a petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Ukraine Support Act. This act would increase sanctions on Russia, provide up to $8 billion in military loans to Ukraine, and confirm U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Kevin Kiley is pushing for a House vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
  • The act aims to impose stronger sanctions on Russia.
  • It authorizes up to $8 billion in Foreign Military Financing loans to Ukraine.
  • The act confirms continued U.S. support for Ukraine.
  • It also reaffirms U.S. support for NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
  • A discharge petition is used to bring a bill to the House floor if leadership does not act.
  • The act responds to Russia’s military actions against Ukraine.
  • The goal is to increase pressure on Russia and support Ukraine’s defense.
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