Vladimir Putin and his thuggish band of oligarchs are responsible for the needless death, dislocation, and suffering of millions of Ukrainians. Their horrific war of aggression has destroyed communities, caused 18,000 civilian casualties, and displaced nearly 8,000,000 Ukrainian people from their homes.

For nearly a year, the Biden Administration has been holding Russia accountable — and defunding the Russian war machine — by seizing the ill-gotten yachts, luxuries, properties, and investments of Putin’s inner circle.

We’re working hard to help Ukrainians defend themselves from Russia’s illegal aggression, but Michael believes we must also do everything we can to help Ukrainians recover and rebuild from the war.

Michael committed himself to ensuring that income from seized Russian assets would be reinvested in the people of Ukraine. Last March, he introduced the bipartisan RELIEF for Ukraine Act to ensure the Department of Justice directs funds from Russian seizures directly to Ukrainian relief efforts.

But in a closely divided Senate, it seems no bill is immune to political games and partisan gridlock. For months, the RELIEF for Ukraine Act stalled as Michael worked tirelessly to get his bill onto the floor.

At times, outside observers mused that yet another important bill would fall to the wayside in Washington, but Michael himself never faltered. Never stopped working.

And finally, on the last day of voting in 2022, Michael’s plan to help Ukraine reached the Senate floor for a vote — and passed unanimously.

In a time of unspeakable hardship, Michael’s work — work that you made possible — will help Ukrainians rebuild and return home. That is what we can achieve when we act together.

So please, chip in $5 or $10 today to help Michael continue fighting for what’s right in Washington. Your donation powers the organizing, outreach, and coalition-building we need to make change and elect Democrats to fight with Michael.

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