Bill

SABER Act of 2026 Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and...

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To amend the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act to authorize the use of amounts in the Ukraine Support Fund for purchases by the Government of Ukraine of defense articles and services to respond to and recover from the consequences of the aggression of the Russian Federation.

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This bill, known as the SABER Act of 2026, aims to amend the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act. It seeks to allow the Ukraine Support Fund to be used for buying defense items and services for Ukraine. This is to help Ukraine deal with and recover from the actions of the Russian Federation.

The bill would directly affect the Government of Ukraine by providing additional resources to purchase defense items and services. These purchases are intended to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and help it recover from the impacts of Russian aggression.

As of June 24, 2026, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on or moved to the next steps.