Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, supports the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom, and urges the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Bill 118 H.Res. 81, also known as Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the President to support the establishment of a special tribunal to hold accountable those responsible for acts of aggression against Ukraine.

The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and the continued aggression in eastern Ukraine. It emphasizes the importance of upholding international law and holding those responsible for acts of aggression accountable for their actions.

The resolution calls on the President to work with international partners to establish a special tribunal specifically for the punishment of the crime of aggression against Ukraine. It also urges the President to use all available diplomatic and economic tools to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 81 is a non-partisan effort to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and hold those responsible for acts of aggression accountable. It emphasizes the importance of upholding international law and supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defend its sovereignty.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 81

Introduced on
2023-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, supports the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom, and urges the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Bill 118 H.Res. 81, also known as Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the President to support the establishment of a special tribunal to hold accountable those responsible for acts of aggression against Ukraine.

The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and the continued aggression in eastern Ukraine. It emphasizes the importance of upholding international law and holding those responsible for acts of aggression accountable for their actions.

The resolution calls on the President to work with international partners to establish a special tribunal specifically for the punishment of the crime of aggression against Ukraine. It also urges the President to use all available diplomatic and economic tools to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 81 is a non-partisan effort to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and hold those responsible for acts of aggression accountable. It emphasizes the importance of upholding international law and supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defend its sovereignty.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCalling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Europe•
International law and treaties•
Russia•
Specialized courts•
Ukraine•
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Latest Summary5/30/2023

This resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, supports the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom, and urges the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.


Latest Action5/16/2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.