The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an act on lend-lease and protection of democracy in Ukraine. Now the document is yet to be signed off by President of the United States, Joe Biden.
The House passed S. 3522 – Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 by a vote of 417-10. https://t.co/qP9Wm0n74a
— House Press Gallery (@HouseDailyPress) April 28, 2022
A total of 417 Representatives voted in favor of the bill, while 10 voted against.
Earlier, on April 7, the act was endorsed by the U.S. Senate.
The legislation will take effect once it’s signed by the President of the United States. This will allow to significantly speed up arms, transport, and food supplies to Ukraine, as well as other assistance to the country on lease terms or for free of charge.
What does this law change for Ukraine?
The text of the document refers to giving the President of the United States expanded powers to transfer for free or lease to Ukraine defense equipment to protect civilians from Russian military invasion and for other purposes.
It should be noted that the lend-lease program was initially designed during World War II: then the law on lend-lease was passed by U.S. Congress on March 11, 1941. It allowed the United States to quickly replenish Allied supplies.
