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American Coalition for Ukraine is a coalition of nearly 100 US organizations that advocate for US support of Ukraine’s defense, and sovereignty, as well as strengthening U.S. relations with Ukraine. ^{[1] [2] [3]} Established in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine , the Coalition organizes Ukraine Action Summits in Washington, DC where elected officials meet their constituents to discuss legislative and operational topics related to Ukraine. ^{[4] [5] [6]} Such meetings were acknowledged by US Senators Chuck Schumer , ^[7] Alex Padilla ^[8] and Bob Menendez , ^[9] as well as Representatives Steny Hoyer ^[10] and Joseph Morelle . ^[11]

1st Ukraine Action Summit [ edit ]

On September 18?22, 2022 in Washington, D.C. , the first Ukraine Action Summit ^[5] gathered 270 constituents from 33 states to advocate for Ukraine with their representatives on Capitol Hill . These volunteers held over 170 meetings with members of the US Congress , including a dozen drop-in meetings. ^[12]

2nd Ukraine Action Summit [ edit ]

During April 23-25, 2023 volunteers from 34 states held 176 meetings with lawmakers to advocate for greater support for Ukraine. The Second Ukraine Action Summit drew 320 supporters. ^{[2] [13]} The Georgian Association in the US and Georgian community members in the US joined The American Coalition for Ukraine at the second Ukraine Action Summit. ^[14]

3rd Ukraine Action Summit [ edit ]

The third Summit was held October 22-24, 2023 and drew over 500 delegates. 193 meetings with lawmakers were held. ^{[3] [6] [15]}

4th Ukraine Action Summit [ edit ]

The fourth Ukraine Action Summit was held April 13-16, 2024. 560 registered participants from 47 states ^{[16] [17]} came to Washington, DC to meet with Capitol Hill lawmakers and convey a sense of urgency for providing Ukraine aid. During their 350 meetings on Capitol Hill over the course of two days, Ukraine Action Summit attendees learned that gaining support for the additional aid sometimes means debunking myths about U.S. aid to Ukraine. ^[18] Their primary aim was persuading lawmakers to approve $61B in aid to Kyiv. The Congress passed relevant foreign assitance bills on April 20, 2024, quickly followed by the Senate and by the presidential approval. ^{[19] [20]}

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