H.R. 5859 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
H.R. 5859 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Dec 11, 2014, sponsored by Jim Gerlach with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 11, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-272
What it does
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to assist the government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to deter the government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Gerlach (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 11, 2014
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2014
- Became lawDec 18, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-272. (Dec 18, 2014)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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