U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), alongside Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Mike Quigley (D-IL), have introduced the Stand With Ukraine Act.
The bill endorses a ten-year bilateral security agreement between the United States and Ukraine, reaffirming U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s freedom and security.
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“This legislation supports Ukraine in a variety of ways, sending a clear signal to brave Ukrainian fighters that we stand with them. It also states plainly that we will not give in to Russian aggression,” said Graham. “I was glad to work with Senator Blumenthal on this legislation and I appreciate my colleagues Representatives Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Wilson and Quigley for leading this effort in the House.”
“We’re sending a message to the world that the United States will stand with Ukraine—that their fight is our fight, and both their freedom and ours are at stake. After my sixth visit to Kyiv and Ukraine’s Kursk invasion, I’m convinced more than ever that we must solidify a strategic partnership with Ukraine and provide Congressional approval of the bilateral security agreement,” said Blumenthal. “Bipartisan support for Ukraine is critical to building on its military successes and maintaining momentum in the fight against Putin’s murderous invasion. The Stand With Ukraine Act gives Ukraine access to the weapons needed to defend itself against Russian atrocities and savagery and solidifies a strategic partnership that will have tremendous economic benefits to the United States.”
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The bill reinforces Ukraine as a major non-NATO ally, ensuring access to weapons and defense resources necessary to combat Russian forces. It also lays out a plan for ongoing military and economic cooperation, emphasizing peace, stability, and the eventual reconstruction of Ukraine.
Fitzpatrick highlighted the importance of standing firm with Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty, while Kaptur underscored that the bill strengthens the U.S.-Ukraine security partnership to send a clear message to Vladimir Putin that the defense of liberty is unwavering.
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The Stand With Ukraine Act also prioritizes defense article transfers and reauthorizes the Ukraine Democracy Lend-Lease Program, providing a framework for consistent support to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
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