Ukraine Champions
Introduction
Ukraine Champions are identified through a rigorous, data-driven methodology that evaluates Members of Congress across three key dimensions: demonstrated support for Ukraine, institutional influence, and electoral viability. Support is assessed through voting records on major Ukraine-related legislation and legislative leadership, while influence is measured by roles in leadership and key committees shaping foreign policy and defense. Electoral security is also considered to ensure long-term political durability. The resulting composite score highlights top-ranking Members who not only consistently support Ukraine but also have the power and stability to advance that support effectively within Congress.
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Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina’s 2nd District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of H.R.5835 (REPO Implementation Act) and H.R.1158 (Freedom First Lend-Lease Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of H.Res.564 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), H.R.7095 (Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act), H.R.476 (No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act), H.R.436 (G7 Participation Restrictions), H.R.2622 (Russia–North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act), H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act), H.R.2505 (Drone Technology Restrictions Act), H.R.1949 (LNG Potential Act), and H.R.1601 (Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act).
As a member of the majority party, Wilson holds institutional influence as member of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, the Europe Subcommittee, and as Co-Chair of the Ukraine Caucus and Co-Chairman of the Helsinki Commission.
He represents an R+7 district.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.2978 (State Sponsor of Terrorism Act) and S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act) and S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act).
As a member of the majority party, Graham holds institutional influence as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Chairman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, and member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
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Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania’s 1st District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of H.R.6856 (Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act), H.R.5797 (State Sponsor of Terrorism Act), H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act), and H.R.2118 (Protecting Guests During Hostilities Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of H.R.7095 (Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act), H.R.7094 (No Aid for Russian Energy Act), H.R.3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025), H.R.2622 (Russia–North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act), H.Res.564 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), H.R.947 (Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act), H.R.476 (No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act), H.R.436 (G7 Participation Restrictions), and H.R.1158 (Freedom First Lend-Lease Act).
As a member of the majority party, Fitzpatrick holds institutional influence as member of the House Intelligence Committee and Co-Chair of the Ukraine Caucus.
He represents a D+1 district.
Representative William Keating of Massachusetts’ 9th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of H.R.947 (Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation Act), H.R.2505 (Drone Technology Restrictions Act), H.R.3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act), and H.R.436 (G7 Participation Restrictions), as well as Co-Sponsorship of H.R.6856 (Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act), H.R.5797 (State Sponsor of Terrorism Act), H.R.7506 (Sanctions on Russian Crude Oil), H.R.2622 (Russia–North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act), H.R.476 (No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act), and H.R.475 (Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act).
As a member of the minority party, Keating holds institutional influence as Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee and member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, and the Ukraine Caucus.
He represents a D+6 district.
Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas’ 37th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of H.R.7095 (Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act) and H.R.7094 (No Aid for Russian Energy Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of H.R.5797 (State Sponsor of Terrorism Act), H.R.5835 (REPO Implementation Act), H.R.3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act), and H.R.2118 (Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act).
As a member of the minority party, Doggett holds institutional influence as member of the House Budget Committee, the Ukraine Caucus, and the Helsinki Commission.
He represents a D+26 district.
Representative Gregory Meeks of New York’s 5th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of H.R.476 (No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act) and H.R.475 (Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of H.Res.564 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), H.R.6856 (Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act), and H.R.1601 (Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act).
As a member of the minority party, Meeks holds significant institutional influence as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and member of the Financial Services Committee.
He represents a D+24 district.
Representative French Hill of Arkansas’ 2nd District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.Res.564 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children) and H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Hill holds institutional influence as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and member of the House Intelligence Committee and the Ukraine Caucus.
He represents an R+8 district.
Representative Richard McCormick of Georgia’s 7th District is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of H.R.1486 (Economic Espionage Prevention Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of H.R.7095 (Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act) and H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, McCormick holds institutional influence as member of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, including the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee.
He represents an R+11 district.
Representative Mike Quigley of Illinois’ 5th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.R.7095 (Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act), H.R.7094 (No Aid for Russian Energy Act), H.R.6856 (Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act), H.R.3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act), H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act), H.R.2622 (Russia–North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act), H.R.7506 (Sanctions on Russian Crude Oil), H.R.2118 (Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act), H.R.1158 (Freedom First Lend-Lease Act), and H.R.475 (Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act).
As a member of the minority party, Quigley holds institutional influence as member of the House Appropriations and Intelligence Committees, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, and as Co-Chair of the Ukraine Caucus.
He represents a D+19 district.
Representative Gabe Amo of Rhode Island’s 1st District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.Res.564 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), H.R.476 (No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act), H.R.475 (Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act), and H.R.2622 (Russia–North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act).
As a member of the minority party, Amo holds institutional influence as Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, including the Europe Subcommittee, and member of the Budget Committee and the Ukraine Caucus.
He represents a D+12 district.
Representative Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania’s 2nd District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.R.475 (Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act), H.R.3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act), and H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the minority party, Boyle holds institutional influence as member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Defense Subcommittee, and the Helsinki Commission.
He represents a D+19 district.
Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee’s 9th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.R.7095 (Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act), H.R.7094 (No Aid for Russian Energy Act), H.R.5835 (REPO Implementation Act), H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act), H.R.1158 (Freedom First Lend-Lease Act), and H.R.475 (Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act).
As a member of the minority party, Cohen holds institutional influence as member of the House Intelligence Committee, Ranking Member of the Helsinki Commission, and member of the Ukraine Caucus.
He represents a D+23 district.
Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota’s 6th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
As a member of the majority party, Emmer holds significant institutional influence as Majority Whip and member of the House Financial Services Committee.
He represents an R+10 district.
Representative Dan Newhouse of Washington’s 4th District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act) and H.R.1949 (LNG Potential Act).
As a member of the majority party, Newhouse holds institutional influence as member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
He represents an R+10 district.
Representative Mike Rogers of Alabama’s 3rd District is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of H.R.2548 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Rogers holds significant institutional influence as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
He represents an R+23 district.
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Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act), S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act), and S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act).
As a member of the majority party, Wicker holds institutional influence as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Co-Chair of the Ukraine Caucus, Co-Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, and member of the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, including the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittees.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2030.
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act), S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act), and S.2119 (Abducted Ukrainian Children Accountability Act).
As a member of the majority party, Grassley holds strong institutional influence as President Pro Tempore of the Senate and member of the Finance and Budget Committees and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act) and S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act).
As a member of the minority party, Whitehouse holds institutional influence as Ranking Member of the Helsinki Commission and member of the Finance and Budget Committees and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Solid D seat and is next up for re-election in 2030.
Senator James Risch of Idaho is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act) and S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act).
As a member of the majority party, Risch holds strong institutional influence as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and member of the Intelligence Committee, including the Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children) and S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Rounds holds institutional influence as Chairman of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee and member of the Appropriations, Armed Services, and Intelligence Committees, including the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and the Helsinki Commission.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act) and S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act).
As a member of the majority party, Cotton holds strong institutional influence as Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Republican Conference Chair, and member of the Armed Services Committee, including the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittees.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator John Cornyn of Texas is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act), S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act), S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act), and S.2657 (STOP China and Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Cornyn holds institutional influence as member of the Finance, Foreign Relations, Budget, and Intelligence Committees, including the Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Likely R seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
Her evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children) and S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Capito holds institutional influence as Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, including the Defense Subcommittee, and the Ukraine Caucus.
She holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator John Thune of South Dakota is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Thune holds significant institutional influence as Senate Majority Leader andmember of the Finance and Intelligence Committees.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
Her evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.2119 (Abducted Ukrainian Children Accountability Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children), S.2978 (State Sponsor of Terrorism Act), and S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the minority party, Klobuchar holds institutional influence as Chair of the Steering and Policy Committee and member of the Ukraine Caucus.
She holds a Solid D seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
Her evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children) and S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the minority party, Rosen holds institutional influence as Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee and member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, including the Subcommittees on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy, and the Ukraine Caucus.
She holds a Lean D seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, Lankford holds institutional influence as Chairman of the Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Subcommittee, Vice Chair of the Republican Conference, and member of the Finance and Intelligence Committees.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.
Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act) and S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act).
As a member of the majority party, Crapo holds strong institutional influence as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and member of the Budget Committee, including the Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure.
He holds a Solid R seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
Her evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.1364 (Supporting American Allies Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.Res.236 (Resolution on Abducted Ukrainian Children).
As a member of the minority party, Cortez Masto holds institutional influence as Vice Chair of Outreach and member of the Finance Committee and the Ukraine Caucus.
She holds a Lean D seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.
Senator Charles Schumer of New York is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the minority party, Schumer holds exceptional institutional influence as Senate Democratic Leader, Chair of the Democratic Conference, and member of the Intelligence Committee and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Solid D seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.
Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.3513 (Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act), S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act), and S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the minority party, Coons holds institutional influence as Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee on Appropriations and member of the Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, including the Subcommittees on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy.
He holds a Solid D seat and is next up for re-election in 2026.
Senator Christopher Murphy of Connecticut is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
As a member of the minority party, Murphy holds institutional influence as Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary and member of the Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, including the Subcommittees on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and Defense, and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Solid D seat and is next up for re-election in 2030.
Senator David McCormick of Pennsylvania is classified as a Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Sponsorship of S.3513 (Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act), as well as Co-Sponsorship of S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act).
As a member of the majority party, McCormick holds institutional influence as member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, including the Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy.
He holds a Lean R seat and is next up for re-election in 2030.
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is classified as a Strong Supporter of Ukraine based on the American Ukraine Committee Congressional Report Card.
His evaluation reflects Co-Sponsorship of S.2978 (State Sponsor of Terrorism Act), S.2918 (REPO Implementation Act), S.1241 (Sanctioning Russia Act), S.2904 (SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act), and S.1490 (GHOST Act).
As a member of the minority party, Blumenthal holds institutional influence as member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Ukraine Caucus.
He holds a Solid D seat and is next up for re-election in 2028.