Sen. Whitehouse and Sen. Risch Push Bill to Send $250 Million in Russian Assets to Ukraine Every 90 Days
The REPO Implementation Act of 2025 has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the Senate calendar and is actively moving through the legislative process. There are no other companion bills listed at this time.
The bill has strong support from both parties and has already cleared a major Senate committee without any changes.
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Using Russian assets rather than U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund Ukraine assistance could free up defense and veterans' spending from being redirected to foreign aid. This indirect benefit helps protect existing funding streams for veterans' programs and benefits.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the REPO Implementation Act 2.0, which seeks to transfer $5 billion in frozen Russian assets to an interest-bearing account and repurpose at least $250 million every 90 days to assist Ukraine without cost to taxpayers.
Senators introduced the REPO 2.0 bill to increase economic pressure on Putin by confiscating and transferring assets to Ukraine on a set schedule. The bill mandates $250 million transfers every 90 days and encourages a diplomatic campaign for G7 allies to contribute 5% of their holdings.
Representative Tom Kean, Jr. and a bipartisan group introduced the REPO Implementation Act of 2025 to create a regular, predictable framework for transferring seized Russian assets. The bill requires $250 million tranches every 90 days and a diplomatic push for allies to match the effort.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
REPO Implementation Act of 2025
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