WASHINGTON – On July 30, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, joined Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Chris Murphy (D-Conn.); John Barrasso (R-Wyo.); and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to introduce the bipartisan Ukraine Security Partnership Act to provide security assistance and strategic support to Ukraine.
“I’m pleased to introduce this legislation which sends a clear message that America stands with the Ukrainian people in their struggle to secure a democratic, prosperous and independent future in the face of Russian aggression,” said Sen. Portman. “Our relationship with Ukraine is strategic, and this bill makes clear statements regarding a whole of government strategy focused on enhancing all elements of Ukrainian security. The United States Congress will continue to make sure the Ukrainian military has the capabilities it needs to defend its sovereign territory – on the land, sea and air.”