Ukraine Support Act wins enough signatures to force vote in US House

(Abbey Fenbert – The Kyiv Independent) The Ukraine Support Act will head to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after a petition to force a vote officially gained enough signatures on May 13. Sponsored by Democratic Rep. George Meeks, the Ukraine Support Act is a bipartisan bill that affirms U.S. support for Ukraine, imposes further economic sanctions against Russia, and provides Kyiv with additional military aid. Backers moved to force a vote via a discharge petition, which can bring legislation to the House floor even without support from party leadership. The petition received its 218th signature on May 13 — enough to force consideration of the bill. – Ukraine Support Act wins enough signatures to force vote in US House