Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.

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Summary of Bill HRES 806

Bill 117 H.Res. 806, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that if Russian President Vladimir Putin attempts to stay in office beyond May 7, 2024, the United States should not recognize his continued presidency. This resolution is a response to concerns about potential efforts by Putin to extend his time in power beyond the constitutional limits set in Russia.

The resolution does not have the force of law, but it serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on this issue. It highlights the US government's stance on potential attempts by foreign leaders to circumvent term limits and consolidate power. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 806 is a non-binding resolution that conveys the House of Representatives' disapproval of any attempts by Vladimir Putin to extend his presidency beyond the established term limits in Russia.

Congressional Summary of HRES 806

This resolution expresses that (1) the 2020 amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation were enacted in violation of its laws and international commitments; (2) the waiver of the presidential term limit resulting from those amendments is illegitimate; and (3) any attempt by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to remain in office beyond the end of his current and final term on May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition as the Russian President on the part of the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 806

Bill HRES 806 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HRES 806 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HRES 806's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of November 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 806

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 806

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Europe

- Russia

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 806

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.