Calling on major United States companies still operating in the Russian Federation to reconsider their continued presence given Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 274

Bill 118 HRES 274, also known as the resolution calling on major United States companies to reconsider their presence in Russia, was introduced in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resolution urges American companies that are still operating in Russia to reassess their continued presence in the country in light of the ongoing conflict.

The resolution highlights the severity of the situation in Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of standing in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. It calls on US companies to consider the ethical implications of doing business in Russia while the country is engaged in military aggression against its neighbor.

The resolution does not mandate any specific actions or penalties for companies that choose to remain in Russia, but rather serves as a symbolic statement of support for Ukraine and a call to action for American businesses to consider the broader implications of their operations in Russia. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 274 is a non-partisan effort to encourage US companies to reevaluate their presence in Russia in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It aims to raise awareness of the ethical considerations at play and to encourage companies to act in accordance with their values and principles.

Current Status of Bill HRES 274

Bill HRES 274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2023. Bill HRES 274 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2023.  Bill HRES 274's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 274

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 274

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 274

William R. Keating
William R. Keating
Massachusetts(Democrat)
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
Nevada(Democrat)
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
California(Democrat)
Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
Illinois(Democrat)
Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur
Ohio(Democrat)
Al Green
Al Green
Texas(Democrat)

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