A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives that would streamline the transfer of American ammunition to Ukraine through allied countries. The initiative would reduce bureaucratic hurdles in supplying artillery shells and ammunition for HIMARS rocket systems.

South Korean agency Yonhap reported this on October 29. Bill H.R. 10912 was introduced on October 26, and its text is published on the official US government portal.

The document, titled the Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine's Defense Act, provides for advance approval of the transfer of certain types of American weapons to Ukraine. Currently, countries that have purchased weapons from the US in most cases must separately approve their further transfer to a third party.

The new mechanism is proposed to apply to NATO states, as well as South Korea, Japan, Australia, Israel, and New Zealand.

This concerns American ammunition that the governments of these countries purchase from the US and subsequently intend to transfer to Ukraine.

The bill covers the following categories of weapons:

  • 155 mm artillery shells;
  • Excalibur precision-guided artillery munitions;
  • ammunition for HIMARS rocket systems;
  • GMLRS family guided missiles.

If the document becomes law, these supplies could be carried out without separate permits for each transfer subject to established conditions. This should reduce the time between the allies' decision to provide ammunition to Ukraine and its actual transfer.

Conditions stipulated for supplies

The bill retains control mechanisms over the further use of American weapons.

Ukraine must confirm in writing that it will not transfer the received ammunition to other states or individuals without the prior consent of the US President. Corresponding commitments must be provided to the American government and relevant congressional committees.

In addition, before each transfer, the US President must notify the leadership of the House of Representatives and the foreign affairs committees of both chambers of Congress.

The original version of the bill stipulates that Ukraine must receive the weapons into ownership and actual possession by December 31, 2030.

The US Secretary of State would be able to extend this deadline annually, but no later than the end of 2035. This would require confirming to Congress that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing.

At the same time, the document does not establish specific procurement volumes and does not obligate the listed countries to transfer weapons to Ukraine. Decisions on purchasing ammunition and providing military assistance will remain with the respective governments.

Bill supported by Democrats and Republicans

The bill was initiated by Democratic Congressman William Keating. Co-sponsors include Republicans Joe Wilson, Don Bacon, and Brian Fitzpatrick, as well as Democrats Gregory Meeks and Sarah McBride.

The bill's authors propose stimulating long-term investments by allies in the American defense industry and facilitating their participation in arming Ukraine.

A similar initiative was introduced in the US Senate on July 30, 2026, as S. 5175. Thus, the introduction of the document in the House of Representatives marked a new stage in advancing the legislative proposal.

The new rules are not yet in effect. Bill H.R. 10912 has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For the changes to take effect, the document must pass the legislative process in Congress and be signed by the US President.