Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act

Introduced in February 2025, S. 682 would create a new federal watchdog office — the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid — to independently audit and investigate how billions of dollars in U.S. assistance to Ukraine have been spent since February 2022. The Special Inspector General would be appointed by the President within 30 days of enactment, protected from interference by the Departments of State and Defense, and given subpoena authority. Every quarter, the office would produce detailed public reports covering every major contract, grant, and program funded with Ukraine assistance money, including project-by-project cost breakdowns, foreign donations, and any seized or frozen assets applied to those programs. Reports would be published in English, Ukrainian, and Russian on a public website, though the President may waive public disclosure for national security reasons. The office would be funded by redirecting $20 million already appropriated for European assistance programs rather than adding new spending. It would automatically shut down 180 days after unexpended Ukraine reconstruction funds fall below $250 million, at which point a final forensic audit report would be required.