Urging Swift Senate Floor Consideration of the Ukraine Support Act (HR 2913)

I am writing as your constituent to urge you to bring the Ukraine Support Act (HR 2913) to the Senate floor without delay. This comprehensive legislation is an essential complement to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act (S.5025), which you voted to approve along with 85 other senators. Together, these bills form a complete strategy for holding Russia accountable while strengthening Ukraine's capacity to defend and recover. S.5025 established the critical sanctions architecture—imposing severe tariffs on Russian exports, banning top military officials, and creating consequences for countries circumventing Western unity. The Ukraine Support Act complements this by providing the tools Ukraine needs to resist aggression and rebuild. Sanctions weaken Russia's war machine; military aid and reconstruction enable Ukraine's survival. Both are necessary. Deterrence through integrated pressure. The bill combines S.5025's economic sanctions with Ukraine's strengthened defensive capability, reinforcing that borders cannot be redrawn by force. History shows unchallenged invasion invites instability; firm responses deter further aggression. Supporting the rules-based order. S.5025 sends the economic message; the Ukraine Support Act sends the diplomatic and security message. Together, they demonstrate U.S. opposition to unprovoked invasion and commitment to defending sovereignty—critical for every nation depending on stable international norms. Strengthening regional stability. Military assistance and lend-lease authority directly reduce the risk of wider conflict spilling into NATO territory, demonstrating commitment to allies and strengthening deterrence credibility—especially vital given the current administration's unpredictable approach to alliances. Cost-effectiveness and humanitarian relief. Military aid and reconstruction are far less expensive than prolonged regional conflict or direct U.S. intervention. The bill provides meaningful relief to civilians and displaced families while demonstrating that democracies support both defense and renewal. Energy security. Supporting Ukraine's defense reduces dependence on coercive energy suppliers and encourages diversified supply chains, advancing European energy security. Defending democracy. Helping Ukraine preserve democratic institutions signals that the United States stands for a rules-based order and supports democracies facing authoritarian coercion. S.5025 demonstrated strong bipartisan support for accountability. The Ukraine Support Act deserves the same urgency. These complementary measures represent the most effective and strategically sound approach to the crisis. I respectfully urge you to bring this bill to the floor and support its passage.