Question 1

What is the Ukrainian-American Portal?

Accepted Answer

The Ukrainian-American Portal (uaportal.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy platform operated by Svitanok NYC Inc. (EIN 99-4541258). It helps Ukrainian Americans and allies track every active U.S. bill that affects Ukraine, find their two senators and one House representative by ZIP code, and contact those offices with ready-made call scripts and letter templates. The portal is free, politically independent, and nonpartisan.

Question 2

Who runs uaportal.org?

Accepted Answer

Svitanok NYC Inc., a New York 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99-4541258). The organization also runs in-person Capitol Hill delegations and operates the @svitanok.nyc, @svitanok.dc, and @uaportalorg Instagram accounts. It is independent of any political party, campaign, candidate, or government.

Question 3

How do I contact my members of Congress through the portal?

Accepted Answer

Enter your ZIP code on the home page or visit /find-my-rep. The portal returns your two U.S. senators and your one U.S. House representative with direct phone numbers, email addresses, and DC office addresses. Each member card includes a pre-written call script and a letter template that can be sent via Action Network or copy-pasted, customized to whichever priority bill you select.

Question 4

What is Discharge Petition 8?

Accepted Answer

Discharge Petition 8 is the House discharge petition for H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. Once 218 House members sign, the bill is discharged from committee and goes to a floor vote regardless of leadership scheduling. As of mid-2026 the petition has reached 218 signatures and is ready for a floor vote. The portal at /discharge-petition/8 tracks the live signature count and lists the priority offices to contact to urge a YES floor vote.

Question 5

What is the Ukrainian Adjustment Act?

Accepted Answer

The Ukrainian Adjustment Act (H.R. 3104) is a bipartisan U.S. House bill that would provide a path to permanent lawful status for Ukrainians who came to the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) humanitarian parole program. The portal at /bills/hr-3104 tracks cosponsorship growth and lists priority Republican and Democrat offices most likely to co-sponsor.

Question 6

Is the portal politically affiliated?

Accepted Answer

No. The Ukrainian-American Portal is politically nonpartisan and independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by any political party, campaign, candidate, member of Congress, congressional office, Congress.gov, the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. government, or the Government of Ukraine. It is operated by Svitanok NYC Inc. as an independent 501(c)(3) public charity.

Question 7

Are donations to the portal tax-deductible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Svitanok NYC Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99-4541258), so donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. Donations fund the platform, in-person Capitol Hill delegations, and ongoing advocacy work.