# 117-s-3522: Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

117-s-3522, Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status became_law (as of 2026-01-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-3522
- Congress: 117
- Title: Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2022-01-19
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-05

## Summary

**This law creates a temporary, expedited pathway that lets the President lend or lease U.S. defense equipment to Ukraine and affected Eastern European governments.** It aims to bolster their defense capabilities and protect civilian populations. - Ukraine and Eastern European governments can receive "defense articles" under this authority for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to strengthen defenses and shield civilians from aggression. - For Ukraine-specific uses the law excludes Section 503(b)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Section 61 of the Arms Export Control Act, reducing some statutory limitations on loans or leases. - Loans or leases must still follow laws about return, reimbursement, and repayment. The President may delegate this authority only to a Senate-confirmed official and must establish expedited delivery procedures within 60 days.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2022-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ), 2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2022-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] (R-MO), 2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2022-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2022-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2022-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2022-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2022-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Passage | Passed | 417 | 10 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster defense lend-lease to Ukraine and allies: benefit, medium. The law lets the President lend or lease U.S. defense equipment to Ukraine and nearby countries hit by Russia’s invasion. This authority applies for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. For Ukraine, it waives some legal limits and requires faster delivery steps within 60 days of enactment. Loans or leases s…

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## Sources
- [117-s-3522 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3522)

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