SABER Act of 2026
Reps. Wilson and Panetta Introduce SABER Act to Let Ukraine Buy Weapons with Seized Russian Assets
The SABER Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and updates an existing law, but it still needs to move through the committee process during a busy session.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The bill does not directly deploy U.S. troops, but expanding Ukraine's ability to purchase defense articles could indirectly affect active-duty military personnel involved in logistics, training, or advisory roles related to Ukrainian defense procurement. The overall effect on U.S. service members is minimal and indirect since the purchases are made by Ukraine's government, not the Pentagon.
“Purchases by the Government of Ukraine of defense articles and services to respond to and recover from the consequences of the aggression of the Russian Federation.”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Frozen Russian assets for weapons for Ukraine: New bill introduced in US
The Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness (SABER) Act was introduced by a coalition of six senators to amend the REPO Act. The bill would permit the transfer of billions in frozen Russian sovereign assets to Ukraine specifically for the procurement of lethal military equipment.
Bill Would Expand Uses for Frozen Russian Assets
Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Joe Wilson introduced the SABER Act to allow Ukraine to use frozen Russian assets for military purchases. The bill expands the 2024 REPO Act, which authorized seizing assets for rebuilding and humanitarian aid, to now include the replenishment of Ukraine's arsenal.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
SABER Act of 2026
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