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State of Emergency Due to Ukraine War: Facilitating Humanitarian Aid Transport

A state of emergency has been declared in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This action aims to remove obstacles to transporting humanitarian aid, potentially speeding up and reducing the cost of delivering food and other necessary supplies to those affected by the conflict.
Key points
A state of emergency has been declared in the US due to the war in Ukraine.
Minimum shipping tonnage requirements have been temporarily waived to facilitate humanitarian aid transport.
The change aims for faster and potentially cheaper aid delivery, which can help address the global food crisis.
The state of emergency and waiver are in effect from May 1, 2022, to February 1, 2025.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SCONRES_38
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2022-05-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution 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_SCONRES_38.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A state of emergency has been declared in the US due to the war in Ukraine.
  • Minimum shipping tonnage requirements have been temporarily waived to facilitate humanitarian aid transport.
  • The change aims for faster and potentially cheaper aid delivery, which can help address the global food crisis.
  • The state of emergency and waiver are in effect from May 1, 2022, to February 1, 2025.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

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