S. 682: Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
The bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid.
The office's duties shall include (1) conducting and coordinating audits and investigations of the handling of funds made available for aid to Ukraine, and (2) monitoring and reviewing contracts and reconstruction activities involving those funds.
The Special Inspector General shall report directly to, and be under the general supervision of, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.
Federal agencies may not prevent the office from carrying out any audit or investigation related to aid to Ukraine. However, the office is not authorized to audit or investigate the intelligence community.
The office shall terminate 180 days after the date on which there is less than $250 million in unexpended amounts available for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 682 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 682?
S. 682 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 682 are available on congress.gov.
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