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Ukraine Sovereignty Act
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6994
Bill 117 hr 6994, also known as the Ukraine Sovereignty Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The bill seeks to reaffirm the United States' commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and independence in the face of ongoing aggression from Russia.
The Ukraine Sovereignty Act includes provisions for increased military assistance to Ukraine, including the provision of lethal weapons to help defend against Russian aggression. The bill also calls for increased sanctions on Russia in response to its continued violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, including support for the Minsk agreements and efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Overall, the Ukraine Sovereignty Act is a bipartisan effort to show support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing aggression from Russia and to reaffirm the United States' commitment to upholding international law and the sovereignty of nations.
The Ukraine Sovereignty Act includes provisions for increased military assistance to Ukraine, including the provision of lethal weapons to help defend against Russian aggression. The bill also calls for increased sanctions on Russia in response to its continued violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, including support for the Minsk agreements and efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Overall, the Ukraine Sovereignty Act is a bipartisan effort to show support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing aggression from Russia and to reaffirm the United States' commitment to upholding international law and the sovereignty of nations.
Congressional Summary of HR 6994
Ukraine Sovereignty Act
This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's claim of sovereignty over any part of Ukraine (to include Crimea), its airspace, or its territorial waters. It also prohibits federal recognition of any claims of sovereignty of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Luhansk People's Republic, or any other closely related successor entities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6994
Bill HR 6994 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2022. Bill HR 6994 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2022. Bill HR 6994's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 8, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6994
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6994
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Aviation and airports
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6994
Ukraine Sovereignty Act
Ukraine Sovereignty Act
To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over any part of Ukraine (to include Crimea), its airspace, or its territorial waters, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6994
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