Proposed Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Aid

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would establish a new oversight body with a $20 million annual budget to track the expenditure of U.S. aid to Ukraine, potentially changing how federal agencies report and justify their spending on these programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The department is subject to audits and investigations by the new office and must provide office space and resources.

Department of State

The department is subject to audits and investigations by the new office and must provide office space and resources.

United States Agency for International Development

The agency is subject to audits and investigations by the new office.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes the creation of a new federal office dedicated to auditing and investigating all U.S. military, economic, and humanitarian aid provided to Ukraine. The office would be led by a presidentially appointed Special Inspector General and would be required to publish quarterly reports on how funds are spent.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will the Special Inspector General do?

The office will conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations into how U.S. military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is spent, including monitoring contracts and reconstruction activities.

How will the office be funded?

The amendment authorizes $20 million for fiscal year 2027, which is offset by rescinding $20 million from a previous Ukraine-related appropriation.

Can the public see the reports?

Yes, the Special Inspector General is required to publish quarterly reports on a public website in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, unless the President waives disclosure for national security reasons.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would establish a new oversight body with a $20 million annual budget to track the expenditure of U.S. aid to Ukraine, potentially changing how federal agencies report and justify their spending on these programs.

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Discoveries

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Budget Neutrality

The amendment is designed to be budget-neutral by rescinding an equal amount of funding from a previous appropriation.

Department of State Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“A federal department subject to the oversight of the proposed office.”Map →

personMr. Kennedy“The Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Justice“The agency to which the Inspector General would refer potential illegal actions.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“A federal department subject to the oversight of the proposed office.”Map →

organizationUnited States Agency for International Development“A federal agency subject to the oversight of the proposed office.”Map →

organizationSpecial Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid“The proposed new oversight office.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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