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119-hr-1158119th Congress

Freedom First Lend Lease Act

Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Introduced

Summary

Creates temporary authority to lend or lease U.S. defense equipment to Ukraine and Eastern European governments to bolster their defenses and protect civilians during fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

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  • Ukraine and affected Eastern European governments would be able to receive defense articles on a loan or lease basis during FY2026 and FY2027 to strengthen defense capabilities and civilian protection.
  • The President would have the power to authorize these loans or leases and may delegate that authority only to an official confirmed by the Senate. The President must set expedited delivery procedures for items sent to Ukraine within 60 days of enactment to speed delivery.
  • For Ukraine the bill excludes two specific statutory limits: Section 503(b)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act and Section 61 of the Arms Export Control Act. All loans or leases must still follow laws about returning equipment and reimbursing or repaying costs.

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Two-year military loans and leases for Ukraine and allies

If enacted, the President could lend or lease U.S. military equipment to Ukraine and some Eastern European allies in FY 2026 and 2027. For Ukraine, some usual legal limits would not apply. The President would need to set a fast delivery process for Ukraine within 60 days after enactment. Any deal would still require return, reimbursement, or repayment under existing law. This power could be delegated only to a Senate‑confirmed official.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

SC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/18/2025

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 2/21/2025

  • Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/21/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2025

  • Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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