# 119-s-682: Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act

119-s-682, Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced (as of 2026-06-03).

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- As of: 2026-06-03
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-682
- Congress: 119
- Title: Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-03

## Summary

**Creates independent oversight** of U.S. military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine by establishing an Office of the Special Inspector General to audit, investigate, and report on programs funded for Ukraine. The Office would coordinate with the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and USAID and lead efforts to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Independent oversight for Ukraine aid: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would create the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian military, economic, and humanitarian aid. The President would appoint the Special Inspector General within 30 days after enactment, paid at Executive Schedule level IV. The Office could open audits, investi…

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## Sources
- [119-s-682 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/682)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-682 (as of 2026-06-03).