Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2024

This bill extends the U.S. lend-lease authority for defense articles to Ukraine through fiscal year 2026 (previously ending in 2023). It requires the Secretary of Defense, with the Secretary of State, to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of using this authority, detailing the specific defense articles provided to Ukraine or affected Eastern European countries and outlining a strategy for recovering and returning those items. The bill directly affects the U.S. government’s military support to Ukraine and its regional neighbors impacted by Russia’s invasion, while adding new transparency requirements for Congress. It modifies existing law without changing the core purpose of providing defense assistance.