Senate Ukraine Caucus

Senate Ukraine Caucus
Co-ChairsDick Durbin
Roger Wicker
Vice-ChairsChris Murphy
Sherrod Brown
Jeanne Shaheen
Ron Johnson
FoundedFebruary 9, 2015 (2015-02-09)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Seats in the Senate
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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

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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

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After 2022 elections:

After 2018 elections:

After 2016 elections:

Relevant legislation

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See also

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References

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