A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

3/13/2024, 7:25 AM

This resolution condemns those acting on behalf of Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also urges the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for or complicit in such acts of genocide.

Bill 118 S.Res. 72 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that seeks to officially recognize the actions of Russia in Ukraine as a genocide. The resolution condemns the Russian government for its military intervention in Ukraine, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and the displacement of many more.

The resolution highlights the Russian government's use of military force, propaganda, and economic pressure to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its sovereignty. It also calls on the international community to hold Russia accountable for its actions and to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its territorial integrity and democratic values.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern about the situation in Ukraine and the need to address Russian aggression. Supporters of the resolution argue that recognizing the actions of Russia in Ukraine as a genocide is an important step in acknowledging the suffering of the Ukrainian people and in standing up to authoritarian regimes that seek to undermine democracy and human rights. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 72 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to bring attention to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to hold Russia accountable for its actions in the region. It reflects the bipartisan consensus in Congress that the United States must take a strong stance against Russian aggression and support Ukraine in its struggle for independence and democracy.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 72

Introduced on
2023-02-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/16/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns those acting on behalf of Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also urges the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for or complicit in such acts of genocide.

Bill 118 S.Res. 72 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that seeks to officially recognize the actions of Russia in Ukraine as a genocide. The resolution condemns the Russian government for its military intervention in Ukraine, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and the displacement of many more.

The resolution highlights the Russian government's use of military force, propaganda, and economic pressure to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its sovereignty. It also calls on the international community to hold Russia accountable for its actions and to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its territorial integrity and democratic values.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern about the situation in Ukraine and the need to address Russian aggression. Supporters of the resolution argue that recognizing the actions of Russia in Ukraine as a genocide is an important step in acknowledging the suffering of the Ukrainian people and in standing up to authoritarian regimes that seek to undermine democracy and human rights. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 72 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to bring attention to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to hold Russia accountable for its actions in the region. It reflects the bipartisan consensus in Congress that the United States must take a strong stance against Russian aggression and support Ukraine in its struggle for independence and democracy.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary3/3/2023

This resolution condemns those acting on behalf of Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to under...


Latest Action2/16/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S461)