FDD Action and Ukrainian American Coalition Urge NDAA Conferees to Sustain Ukraine’s Defense

Washington, D.C. — FDD Action, Razom for Ukraine, Nova Ukraine, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, and the American Coalition for Ukraine sent a joint letter to congressional defense leaders on November 10 outlining urgent recommendations for the final Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to defend Ukraine and deter Russia.

As Congress works to reconcile the House and Senate bills, this is a critical moment to secure enduring support for Ukraine. Priorities for this NDAA include strengthening weapons and intelligence assistance, holding Russia accountable, and ensuring Congress has a decisive role in any agreement to end the war.

The letter highlights specific provisions from the Senate version of the NDAA that should be preserved, changes the conferees can adopt to strengthen them, and new language that would further advance these priorities.

“Ukraine cannot wait. Every delay leaves Ukrainian cities and soldiers exposed to Russian missiles and drones,” said Daniel Vaynshteyn, Associate Director of Government Relations at FDD Action. “The NDAA can authorize multiyear assistance and ensure no sanctions relief or peace deal moves forward without congressional approval and Ukraine’s consent.”

About the Letter

The letter urges House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership to adopt provisions and changes to the NDAA that would:

• Strengthen military aid. Expand Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) and make it multiyear, speed up interceptor deliveries, and make it easier for allies to transfer arms.
• Secure intelligence and communications. Protect Ukraine’s satellite communications through 2031 and limit cuts to intelligence sharing.
• Keep pressure on Russia. Require Congress to approve any sanctions relief or Graham sanctions law waivers, and transfer immobilized Russian sovereign assets to Ukraine.
• Vet any peace deal. Submit as a treaty to the Senate any agreement the United States is party to and bar U.S. funds from implementing concessions that Ukraine has not agreed to.
• Protect Ukraine’s energy grid. Authorize $1 billion to repair and harden its energy infrastructure.

Read the full letter to learn more about these recommendations and others the coalition made.

More Provisions Worth Supporting

Beyond what is recommended in the coalition letter, there are additional provisions in the House and Senate versions of the NDAA that support Ukraine’s defense, hold Russia accountable for its war and crimes against humanity, and increase congressional oversight.

Read about these other provisions that should be protected during the conference process in FDD Action’s FY27 NDAA resource guide.

About FDD Action

FDD Action is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that works directly with policymakers to advocate for a robust U.S. foreign policy — one that strengthens U.S. national security, does damage to America’s adversaries, and supports allies and partners. FDD Action serves as a trusted resource for congressional offices and executive branch policymakers navigating complex national security challenges, leveraging a team with decades of experience on Capitol Hill and in the policy arena.