Senate Ukraine Caucus Explained

Senate Ukraine Caucus
Leader1 Title:Co-Chairs
Leader1 Name:Dick Durbin
Roger Wicker
Leader2 Title:Vice-Chairs
Leader2 Name:Chris Murphy
Sherrod Brown
Jeanne Shaheen
Ron Johnson
Headquarters:Washington, D.C.
Seats1 Title:Seats in the Senate
Country:United States

The Senate Ukraine Caucus (SUC) is a bipartisan[1] caucus of the United States Senate that was inaugurated on February 9, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Its mission is "to strengthen the political, military, economic, and cultural relationship between the United States and Ukraine."

Its counterpart in the House of Representatives is the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, which was established in 1997 and consists of 93 representatives.[2]

Members

Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) co-chair the SUC.[3] Senator Durbin co-founded the caucus along with now-retired Senator Rob Portman (R-OH). The two remained the caucus' Co-Chairs until Portman's retirement in 2023. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) are the caucus' Vice-Chairs.[4]

The Senate Ukraine Caucus consists of 18 senators (9 Democrats and 9 Republicans):[5]

Former members

After 2022 elections:

After 2018 elections:

After 2016 elections:

Relevant legislation

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matishak. Martin. Senators launch Ukraine Caucus. The Hill. February 11, 2015. February 9, 2015.
  2. Web site: Congressional Ukraine Caucus. June 13, 2022 . Office of Rep. Marcy Kaptur. 30 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Durbin Hosts Senate, House Ukraine Caucus Chairs, Key Members To Discuss Support For Ukraine. Office of Senator Dick Durbin. 30 April 2024.
  4. News: Portman and Durbin Launch Senate Ukraine Caucus. Rob Portman United States Senator for Ohio. February 11, 2015. February 9, 2015.
  5. News: US Senate Ukraine Caucus. ciclt.net . 2024-05-10.
  6. Web site: S.2183 - A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".. Library of Congress. April 3, 2014 . United States Congress. February 11, 2015.
  7. Web site: S.2828 - Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014. Library of Congress. December 11, 2014 . United States Congress. February 11, 2015.