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Ukraine Invasion Emergency: Easing Humanitarian Aid Transport Rules.

This resolution declares the Russian invasion of Ukraine an emergency. This allows for a waiver of minimum tonnage requirements for humanitarian aid transport to Ukraine until February 2025. This change aims to make it easier and potentially cheaper to deliver essential goods, helping more aid reach those in need and potentially stabilizing global food prices.
Key points
Declares a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, enabling special measures.
Waives minimum tonnage requirements for humanitarian aid transport to Ukraine until February 2025.
Facilitates and potentially lowers the cost of delivering food and other goods, impacting global food prices and aid availability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_92
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Process start date: 2022-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_92.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Declares a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, enabling special measures.
  • Waives minimum tonnage requirements for humanitarian aid transport to Ukraine until February 2025.
  • Facilitates and potentially lowers the cost of delivering food and other goods, impacting global food prices and aid availability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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