Support H.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act Heads to the House Floor
The Ukraine Support Act is moving forward. After Discharge Petition No. 8 secured 218 signatures on May 13, 2026, H.R. 2913 is now guaranteed a vote on the House Floor. The next step is ensuring its passage.
What the Bill Does
H.R. 2913, officially titled "To authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes," authorizes security assistance for Ukraine while strengthening sanctions and export controls targeting Russia. The legislation includes:
Military and reconstruction support for Ukraine
Establishment of a reconstruction trust fund
Extension of long-term security assistance
Measures to counter Russian disinformation
Expanded sanctions targeting Russian financial institutions, the oil sector, and the mining industry
Strengthened export control enforcement
Strong Cosponsor Support
H.R. 2913 is sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and currently has 41 cosponsors, including 4 original cosponsors.
This bipartisan backing reflects sustained recognition that supporting Ukraine and holding Russia accountable serve U.S. national security interests.
Two New Cosponsors
Joined on May 13, 2026
The American Ukraine Committee thanks the two Representatives who joined as cosponsors of H.R. 2913 this Wednesday:
Why It Matters
Russia's war against Ukraine continues to threaten European security, the rules-based international order, and U.S. national interests. H.R. 2913 provides the policy tools needed to:
Sustain Ukrainian defense capabilities against ongoing missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure
Close sanctions loopholes that the Kremlin uses to finance the war
Reinforce U.S. leadership within NATO and among democratic allies
Send an unmistakable signal that aggression carries serious and lasting consequences
Important: A Signature on the Discharge Petition Is Not a Vote for the Bill
Reaching 218 signatures guarantees a floor vote, it does not guarantee passage. Every Representative will now face a separate vote on H.R. 2913 itself. Public pressure is essential to ensure the bill is approved and advanced to the Senate.