**This Lend-Lease bill is a revival of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Lend-Lease policy enacted in March 1941, which helped win the Second World War**

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped pass the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 through the House of Representatives, sending this bipartisan legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk. The Lend-Lease bill will ensure that shipments of urgently needed weapons systems, ammunition, and military assistance in other forms arrive in Ukrainian hands faster and more seamlessly.

“The United States stands with the people of Ukraine. This bipartisan legislation is a further testament to our commitment to protecting democracies and civilians around the world,” said Rep. Kuster. “Steeped in the solemn history of World War II, this bill temporarily lifts certain requirements and provisions to ensure the United States can equip Ukraine with the necessary supplies and resources to defend their country against Russia’s brutal invasion. I look forward to the president signing this legislation into law.”

Rep. Kuster has been an outspoken advocate for the United States supporting the people of Ukraine. Congress has already delivered $13.6 billion in humanitarian, military, and economic support for Ukraine. Thanks to this aid passed by Congress, the United States has been able to send weapons and military equipment, including thousands of Javelins and anti-aircraft missile systems, drones, howitzers and counter-artillery systems, and military helicopters and armored vehicles.

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