Oversight Calls for DoD Report on Ukraine Aid Spending

The United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee has asked the Department of Defense to report on how funds for Ukraine are spent. The committee chair, Republican James Comer, announced this request in a formal paper released to the public. He noted that since Russia began its military operation in Ukraine, Congress has appropriated more than $113 billion to support Ukraine with military, humanitarian, and economic aid. Comer stressed that it is essential for the government agencies managing these funds to show that money is spent as intended and to maintain accountability for the public purse. He underscored that timely notification and robust reporting are vital to reducing risks of waste, fraud, and abuse. There is ongoing reporting that the United States is preparing to authorize a new aid package for Ukraine, including a significant military component that would feature longer-range capabilities, signaling a continued and expanded commitment to Ukraine’s defense and stability.