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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take immediate steps to support the transfer of requested fighter aircraft to the Government of Ukraine for self-defense against invasion of their sovereign state.

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 991

Bill 117 H.Res. 991, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take immediate steps to support the transfer of requested fighter aircraft to the Government of Ukraine for self-defense against invasion of their sovereign state," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to urge the President of the United States to provide support to the Government of Ukraine by facilitating the transfer of requested fighter aircraft. The resolution emphasizes the importance of Ukraine's self-defense against invasion and the need for the US to assist in this effort.

The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly the invasion of their sovereign state by foreign forces. It stresses the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the need for the US to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in their defense against aggression. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 991 calls for immediate action from the President to support Ukraine in their self-defense efforts by facilitating the transfer of requested fighter aircraft. It underscores the importance of standing with Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Congressional Summary of HRES 991

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives affirms its support for equipping the Ukrainian Air Force with MiG-29 fighter aircraft and calls upon the President to support, pursue, and facilitate such transfers, including by way of approaches to replacing allied aircraft contributions with appropriate aircraft, in support of Ukrainian self-defense in cooperation with willing allied partners.

Current Status of Bill HRES 991

Bill HRES 991 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2022. Bill HRES 991 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2022.  Bill HRES 991's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 991

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
40
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 991

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Alliances
- Aviation and airports
- Conflicts and wars
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military operations and strategy
- Poland
- Russia
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 991

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take immediate steps to support the transfer of requested fighter aircraft to the Government of Ukraine for self-defense against invasion of their sovereign state.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take immediate steps to support the transfer of requested fighter aircraft to the Government of Ukraine for self-defense against invasion of their sovereign state.

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