Expressing the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority.

Bill 117 hconres 76, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution calls on the International Criminal Court to take immediate action in prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes if any harm comes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority. The resolution expresses the sense of Congress that such actions would be unacceptable and warrant prosecution under international law.

This resolution highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, particularly in light of the recent conflict in Eastern Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea by Russia. It underscores the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions in conflicts and ensuring justice for victims of war crimes. Overall, Bill 117 hconres 76 serves as a statement of Congress's position on the potential consequences of any harm to President Zelenskyy and the need for accountability in international conflicts.
Congress
117

Number
HCONRES - 76

Introduced on
2022-03-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/2/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority.

Bill 117 hconres 76, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution calls on the International Criminal Court to take immediate action in prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes if any harm comes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority. The resolution expresses the sense of Congress that such actions would be unacceptable and warrant prosecution under international law.

This resolution highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, particularly in light of the recent conflict in Eastern Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea by Russia. It underscores the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions in conflicts and ensuring justice for victims of war crimes. Overall, Bill 117 hconres 76 serves as a statement of Congress's position on the potential consequences of any harm to President Zelenskyy and the need for accountability in international conflicts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a result of actions taken or directed by any Russian entity or authority.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Europe•
International law and treaties•
Military operations and strategy•
Russia•
Ukraine•
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Latest Summary7/12/2022

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the International Criminal Court should immediately proceed with prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin with war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel...


Latest Action3/2/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.