VoterlyH.R. 7081: Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022
117th Congress · Sponsored from Illinois · In committee
What this bill does
Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for Ukraine. Specifically, Treasury must order U.S. representatives to international financial institutions to advocate for such institutions to (1) immediately suspend all debt service payments owed by Ukraine to the respective institution, (2) provide concessional financial assistance to Ukraine, and (3) provide economic support for refugees from Ukraine (including refugees of African descent) and the countries receiving such refugees. Treasury must also immediately pursue, through bilateral and multilateral frameworks, comprehensive debt payment relief for Ukraine from other governments and commercial creditor groups.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2022-03-15
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 7
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] introduced H.R. 7081. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 7081? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 7081 do?
Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for Ukraine. Specifically, Treasury must order U.S. representatives to international financial institutions to advocate for such instituti…
Who sponsored H.R. 7081?
Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D) of Illinois is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 7081?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 7081 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.