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(1) improving democratic governance, trans-
parency, accountability, rule of law, and anti-corrup-
tion efforts; 
(2) supporting Ukrainian efforts to foster 
greater unity among people and regions of the coun-
try, combat anti-Semitism and discrimination, and 
promote respect for religious freedom; 
(3) supporting the people and Government of 
Ukraine in preparing to conduct and participate in 
free and fair elections, including through domestic 
and international election monitoring; 
(4) assisting Ukraine in diversifying its econ-
omy, trade, and energy supplies, including at the na-
tional, regional, and local levels; 
(5) strengthening democratic institutions and 
political and civil society organizations; and 
(6) expanding free and unfettered access to 
independent media of all kinds in Ukraine and as-
sisting with the protection of journalists and civil so-
ciety activists who have been targeted for free speech 
activities. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized 
to 
be 
appropriated 
to 
the 
President 
$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 to carry out this section. 
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SEC. 102. ECONOMIC REFORM IN UKRAINE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(1) The Ukrainian economy is weak and vulner-
able, as evidenced by short-term debt interest rates 
as high as 15 percent, a high proportion of foreign 
exchange-denominated government debt that will 
mature in 2014 and 2015, a banking sector with 
non-performing loans at the high level of 14 percent, 
a financing gap which the Government of Ukraine 
has estimated will amount to $35 billion over the 
next two years, and a large underground economy. 
This economic condition undermines democratic 
prospects in Ukraine. 
(2) Years of poor economic management and 
performance have undermined and may continue to 
undermine political stability and unity within 
Ukraine. 
(3) On March 6, 2014, the House of Represent-
atives passed H.R. 4152, to redirect previously ap-
propriated funds to cover the cost of roughly $1 bil-
lion in loan guarantees for Ukraine. 
(b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It shall be the policy 
of the United States to work with other countries and 
international institutions to stabilize the Ukrainian econ-
omy, while promoting critically needed structural economic 
reforms in Ukraine, including— 
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(1) cutting the massive natural gas subsidies 
that have led to market inefficiencies; 
(2) reducing the bloated public sector; 
(3) maintaining a market-determined exchange 
rate; 
(4) strengthening the vulnerable banking sector; 
(5) promoting a robust, independent, and im-
partial judiciary, due process, and uniform applica-
tion of law; and 
(6) reducing corruption, such as by supporting 
reform efforts of the Government of Ukraine to pass 
legislation related to greater accountability for gov-
ernment officials, greater protection of private prop-
erty, and increased transparency of government 
funds. 
(c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that loan guarantees provided by the United States 
for Ukraine should be used to promote government, bank-
ing and energy sector reform, and anti-corruption efforts 
in Ukraine. 
SEC. 103. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING 
TO UKRAINE AND NEIGHBORING REGIONS. 
(a) FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS.—Congress finds 
and declares the following: 
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(1) The Russian Government has deliberately 
blocked the Ukrainian people’s access to uncensored 
sources of information and has provided alternative 
news and information that is both inaccurate and in-
flammatory. 
(2) United States international programming 
exists to advance the United States interests and 
values by presenting accurate and comprehensive 
news and information, which is the foundation for 
democratic governance. 
(3) The opinions and views of the Ukrainian 
people, especially those people located in the eastern 
regions and Crimea, are not being accurately rep-
resented in Russian dominated mass media. 
(4) Russian forces have seized more than five 
television stations in Crimea and taken over trans-
missions, switching to a 24/7 Russian propaganda 
format; this increase in programming augments the 
already 
robust 
pro-Russian 
programming 
to 
Ukraine. 
(5) United States international programming 
has the potential to combat this anti-democratic 
propaganda. 
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(b) PROGRAMMING.—Radio Free Europe/Radio Lib-
erty (RFE/RL), Incorporated, and the Voice of America 
service to Ukraine and neighboring regions shall— 
(1) provide news and information that is acces-
sible, credible, and accurate; 
(2) emphasize investigative and analytical jour-
nalism to highlight inconsistencies and misinforma-
tion provided by Russian or pro-Russian media out-
lets; 
(3) prioritize programming to areas where ac-
cess to uncensored sources of information is limited 
or non-existent, especially populations serviced by 
Russian supported media outlets; 
(4) increase the number of reporters and orga-
nizational presence in eastern Ukraine, especially in 
Crimea; 
(5) promote democratic processes, respect for 
human rights, freedom of the press, and territorial 
sovereignty; and 
(6) take necessary preparatory steps to con-
tinue and increase programming and content that 
promotes democracy and government transparency 
in Russia. 
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