Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.

3/27/2024, 3:15 PM

This resolution expresses that (1) the 2020 amendments to Russia's constitution were enacted in violation of its laws and international commitments; (2) the waiver of the presidential term limit resulting from those amendments is illegitimate; and (3) any attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond the end of his current and final term on May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 1087, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' belief that if Russian President Vladimir Putin attempts to stay in office beyond May 7, 2024, the United States should not recognize his continued presidency. This resolution is a response to concerns about potential efforts by Putin to extend his time in power beyond the constitutional limits set in Russia.

The resolution does not have the force of law, but it serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on this issue. It highlights the US government's stance on potential attempts by foreign leaders to circumvent term limits and consolidate power. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1087 reflects the House of Representatives' commitment to upholding democratic principles and advocating for the peaceful transfer of power in foreign countries.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1087

Introduced on
2024-03-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/19/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses that (1) the 2020 amendments to Russia's constitution were enacted in violation of its laws and international commitments; (2) the waiver of the presidential term limit resulting from those amendments is illegitimate; and (3) any attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond the end of his current and final term on May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 1087, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' belief that if Russian President Vladimir Putin attempts to stay in office beyond May 7, 2024, the United States should not recognize his continued presidency. This resolution is a response to concerns about potential efforts by Putin to extend his time in power beyond the constitutional limits set in Russia.

The resolution does not have the force of law, but it serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on this issue. It highlights the US government's stance on potential attempts by foreign leaders to circumvent term limits and consolidate power. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1087 reflects the House of Representatives' commitment to upholding democratic principles and advocating for the peaceful transfer of power in foreign countries.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary1/2/2025

This resolution expresses that (1) the 2020 amendments to Russia's constitution were enacted in violation of its laws and international commitments; (2) the waiver of the presidential term limit resulting from those amendments is illegitimate; and...


Latest Action3/19/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.