§8906 Enhanced Security Cooperation with Ukraine and Other Countries in Central and Eastern Europe

Summary

The President must, if money is available, strengthen security ties and work with countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. The President must provide extra security help, such as defense items and services (those terms are defined in another law) and military training. The President must also help improve the professionalism, reform, and abilities of military, intelligence, and security forces in those countries. Up to $100,000,000 is authorized for fiscal years 2015 through 2017 to carry out these actions. The money must be used under the rules in this law, and more funds could be approved under other laws. Within 60 days after April 3, 2014, the President must send Congress a plan for these activities. Funds cannot be spent until 15 days after the President notifies the appropriate congressional committees and the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, unless the President waives that wait because not waiting would pose a big risk to human health or welfare; if waived, Congress must be told as soon as possible and no later than three days after the action.