Sec. 203. Foreign Military Financing
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There is authorized to be appropriated for the Department of State for fiscal year 2022 $450,000,000 for Foreign Military Financing
(FMF)assistance to Ukraine to assist the country in meeting its defense needs. Not later than 15 days before providing assistance or support pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives a notification containing the following: A detailed description of the assistance or support to be provided, including— the objectives of such assistance or support; the budget for such assistance or support; and the expected or estimated timeline for delivery of such assistance or support. A description of such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. Of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this section, $200,000,000 shall be set aside to— prioritize the development of Ukrainian air defense capabilities, to include weapons systems; prioritize the procurement of vessels for the Ukrainian Navy and other articles that bolster the capacity of the Ukrainian Navy to counter Russian maritime aggression and maintain the freedom of innocent passage throughout the Black Sea; and ensure adequate planning for maintenance for any equipment provided. The Secretary of State is authorized to provide lethal assistance under this section, including anti-armor weapon systems, mortars, crew-served weapons and ammunition, grenade launchers and ammunition, anti-tank weapons systems, anti-ship weapons systems, anti-aircraft weapons systems, and small arms and ammunition.