ADVOCATE
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House of Representatives passed H.R. 8053 The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act on April 20, 2024 and
The bill totals $60.84 billion to address the conflict in Ukraine and assist US regional partners as they counter Russia, $23.2 billion of which will be used for replenishment of U.S. weapons, stocks, and facilities.
The bill totals $60.84 billion to address the conflict in Ukraine and assist US regional partners as they counter Russia, $23.2 billion of which will be used for replenishment of U.S. weapons, stocks, and facilities.
$23.2 billion to replenish defense articles and defense services provided to Ukraine.
$11.3 billion for current U.S. military operations in the region.
$13.8 billion for the procurement of advanced weapons systems, defense articles, and defense services.
$26 million to continue oversight and accountability of aid and equipment provided to Ukraine.
Bolsters oversight through in-person monitoring requirements.
Requires partners and allies to pay their fair share through cost-matching requirements.
Mandates agreement on repayment for economic support by the government of Ukraine.
Increases the fiscal limits on several Presidential drawdown authorities.
Senate passed the Supplemental Aid for Ukraine as part of a Foreign Aid Supplemental package. Below is a tally of the votes.
2024 Ukrainian Action Summit
April 12-16, 2024
Capitol Hill, Washington DC
Six of HTX4Ukraine volunteers, in their capacity as private citizens, joined 30 other proud Texans, representing 19 congressional districts, who went to Capitol Hill in mid April 2024 to advocate for the urgent need to pass Supplemental Funding for Ukraine as a key to our longterm National Security here in the United States. Texas delegation held meetings with ~30 congressional offices engaging with elected officials on both side of the aisle.
How to find your local elected official?
Please call our Texas Senator:
John Cornyn Houston office
713-572-3337Ted Cruz Houston office
713-718-3057
Also contact your House Representatives as they interact more with local communities. You can find out who is your representative HERE or survey the congressional districts throughout Texas, some have recently been updated.
Your voice matters!
Use it to keep America Safe by Helping Ukraine Win!
Use it to keep America Safe by Helping Ukraine Win!
General Requests
be concise and respectful;
state your full name, your city of residence and your zipcode
thank whoever answers the phone for taking the time to listen to you.
If at any time they ask what you want them to do – be prepared to emphasize up to 3 of the key issues. Any more than than this will get everything lost in the noise.
You don't have to be a citizen to be considered a constituent and to be able to reach out to your representative or a senator!
Outstanding Legislation to Advocate for
Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine
H. Res. 149 DONE Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation
S. Res 128 Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation
HARM Act
H.R. 506 Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries Act or the HARM Act (more info about the bill)
S. 416 Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries Act or the HARM Act (more info about the bill)
Recognize Russia’s Actions in Ukraine As Genocide
H.Res 154 (more information about the bill)
S. Res 72 (more information about the bill)
January 31, 2024 Helsinki Commission Hearing on Eyewitness Ukrainian Civilians Abducted by Russia: Here
With a strong bipartisan vote of 390-9, the United States House of Representatives passed Rep. Wild’s H. Res. 149, Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
Write, call and advocate with Texas Senators Cornyn and Cruz in order to get them to co-sponsor and urge passing of the mirros resolution in teh Senate - S.Res.128.
When contacting their offices - please include a link to a free online documentary by Kyiv Independent called "UPROOTED" that tells the story of the systemic abductions and deportations of Ukrainean children by russia.
More information on the Russia Disclosure rulemaking petition
The petition is now officially registered and available on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website. The public can now provide support/comments. Similar disclosures already exist, e.g. Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Iran Disclosure.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:
1️⃣ SEND A LETTER TO THE SEC: Email a note explaining why you support the proposed Russia Disclosure to rule-comments@sec.gov. The subject line of your message MUST include the 4-784 file number for the petition. Ok to attach a PDF.
2️⃣ WRITE TO YOUR SENATORS / CONGRESS REPS (or better call them) - relevant contacts based on your address available here: https://lnkd.in/dR32pE96. Request/suggest that they:
(A) Send a letter to the SEC in support of the Russia Disclosure Petition 4-784, and
(B) Support or co-sponsor "HR7228 Reveal Risky Russia Business Act" introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), or introduce their own bill
Why is there both an SEC Petition and a Congress Act pursuing similar disclosure requirements? Good question. SEC can introduce a new disclosure requirement independent of Congress, solely based on the Petition, but it may also deny the petition and do nothing. Alternatively, US Congress can REQUIRE SEC to introduce the disclosure - that's how Conflict Minerals and Iran Business disclosures came to be. Of course, Congress requiring the disclosure in a bill would be optimal. But for now, both paths are viable and worth pursuing.
3️⃣ SHARE THIS WITH YOUR NETWORK, especially on Twitter. Tag political and civic leaders, and journalists who can help raise awareness.
Thank you to all who have advocated!
On February 24, 2023 City of Houston suspended its Sister City relationship with tyumen, russia
On February 24, 2023 City of Houston suspended its Sister City relationship with tyumen, russia
Write, call and visit in person:
Sister Cities of Houston
https://www.facebook.com/SisterCitiesofHoustonInc
https://www.sistercitieshouston.org/Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs
https://www.houstontx.gov/motia/
901 Bagby, 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 393-0700
motia@houstontx.gov
