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

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Summary of Bill HRES 81

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 81

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 81

Bill HRES 81 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HRES 81 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023.  Bill HRES 81's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 81

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
58
Democrat Cosponsors
52
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 81

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Conflicts and warsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEuropeInternational law and treatiesRussiaSpecialized courtsUkraineWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 81

Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 81

William R. Keating
William R. Keating
Massachusetts(Democrat)
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
Pennsylvania(Democrat)
Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson
South Carolina(Republican)
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
Nevada(Democrat)
Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
Illinois(Democrat)
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
California(Democrat)

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