# Plain Language Summary: The NYET Act of 2022

This bill is Congress's response to Russia's military buildup and aggression toward Ukraine. It's designed to help Ukraine defend itself, punish Russia economically, and strengthen America's support for Eastern European allies worried about Russian threats.

The bill does three main things. First, it speeds up military aid to Ukraine by removing bureaucratic delays and making it easier to send weapons, equipment, and training. It allows the President to quickly transfer military equipment from U.S. stockpiles, provides loans to help Ukraine buy weapons, and authorizes money specifically for Ukraine's defense needs. The bill also includes a "lend-lease" provision—similar to what the U.S. did during World War II—allowing America to loan military equipment to Ukraine without lengthy approval processes. Second, the bill imposes tough economic sanctions on Russia, targeting Russian banks, oil and gas industries, government officials, and wealthy oligarchs close to Putin. It also blocks investment in territories Russia occupies and restricts Russia's access to advanced technology like semiconductors. Third, the bill increases military support and funding for other Eastern European countries and NATO allies that feel threatened by Russia, including Poland, the Baltic states, and others.

For most Americans, this bill means higher U.S. government spending on military aid and potentially higher energy prices if Russian oil and gas are cut off from global markets. It signals a major U.S. commitment to opposing Russian expansion in Europe. The bill also includes humanitarian aid for Ukrainian civilians affected by conflict and efforts to counter Russian propaganda and disinformation campaigns targeting Europe and the U.S.

Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act of 2022

McCaul, Michael T.

Never Yielding Europe's Territory (NYET) Act of 2022 This bill addresses Russia's actions against Ukraine and other countries in the region. The bill authorizes and expedites the provision of security assistance, including by (1) prioritizing delivering excess defense articles to Ukraine, (2) authorizing the Department of State to waive certain costs for defense articles leased to Ukraine, and (3) authorizing additional Foreign Military Financing for programs in Europe. The bill also provides funding for (1) Foreign Military Financing assistance to Ukraine, (2) the Global Engagement Center to counter foreign-sponsored propaganda and disinformation, (3) the Countering Russian Influence Fund to support Ukraine and other countries in response to Russia's aggression, and (4) International Military Education and Training assistance for Ukraine. Furthermore, the bill imposes sanctions, including on (1) senior Russian military officials responsible for planning or executing military operations that violated Ukraine's sovereignty or territorial integrity, and (2) foreign individuals or entities that acted on behalf of Russia's government to destabilize Ukraine or disrupt Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The bill also addresses additional matters, including (1) prohibiting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from sponsoring visas for Russian nationals affiliated with ROSCOSMOS, the entity that implements Russia's space program; (2) authorizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to explore opening new bureaus to reach audiences on Russia's periphery; and (3) providing for expedited approval of natural gas exports to qualifying nations, including NATO members, whereas currently expedited approval is only available for exports to countries that are in a free trade agreement relating to natural gas with the United States.