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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime.
12/29/2022, 11:18 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1040
Bill 117 H.Res. 1040, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to convey the House of Representatives' disapproval of companies that conduct business in Russia and contribute to the financial stability of the Putin regime.
The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and the United States, particularly in light of Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine and its interference in the 2016 US presidential election. It emphasizes the importance of holding companies accountable for their support of the Putin regime, which is seen as a threat to US national security and democratic values.
The resolution calls for a boycott of companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime. It urges American consumers and businesses to refrain from supporting these companies and to instead seek out alternative sources for goods and services. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1040 aims to send a strong message to companies that support the Putin regime and to encourage individuals and businesses to take a stand against Russian aggression. It is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' stance on this issue and calls for action to hold companies accountable for their actions.
The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and the United States, particularly in light of Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine and its interference in the 2016 US presidential election. It emphasizes the importance of holding companies accountable for their support of the Putin regime, which is seen as a threat to US national security and democratic values.
The resolution calls for a boycott of companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime. It urges American consumers and businesses to refrain from supporting these companies and to instead seek out alternative sources for goods and services. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1040 aims to send a strong message to companies that support the Putin regime and to encourage individuals and businesses to take a stand against Russian aggression. It is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' stance on this issue and calls for action to hold companies accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1040
This resolution supports and encourages Americans who choose to exercise their free speech rights by boycotting companies that do not provide life-saving or health-related goods and services to the Russian people yet continue to operate in Russia.
The resolution also condemns companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime that enable his ability to continue waging war in Ukraine.
Finally, the resolution commends companies that have already suspended operations in or withdrawn from markets in Russia in response to the Putin regime's unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1040
Bill HRES 1040 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2022. Bill HRES 1040 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2022. Bill HRES 1040's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 6, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1040
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1040
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Business ethics
- Conflicts and wars
- Consumer affairs
- Europe
- Foreign and international corporations
- Military operations and strategy
- Protest and dissent
- Russia
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Ukraine
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1040
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime.
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