Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a coordinated and effective international response to the crisis in Ukraine and in support of the use of reparations paid by Russia for Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction efforts while ensuring that, to the extent possible, the burden of funding Ukraine's reconstruction does not fall on United States taxpayers.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 66

Bill 118 hconres 66, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a coordinated and effective international response to the crisis in Ukraine and in support of the use of reparations paid by Russia for Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction efforts while ensuring that, to the extent possible, the burden of funding Ukraine's reconstruction does not fall on United States taxpayers," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to show Congress's support for a coordinated and effective international response to the crisis in Ukraine. It also expresses Congress's support for using reparations paid by Russia for Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction efforts. The resolution aims to ensure that the burden of funding Ukraine's reconstruction does not solely fall on United States taxpayers.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing the crisis in Ukraine and highlights the need for Russia to take responsibility for its actions in the region. It also underscores the importance of ensuring that the funds provided by Russia for reparations are used effectively for the reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine. Overall, Bill 118 hconres 66 calls for a united effort among the international community to support Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction efforts, while also holding Russia accountable for its actions. It aims to alleviate the financial burden on US taxpayers by utilizing funds from Russia for the benefit of Ukraine.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 66

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that Russia bears responsibility for the financial burden of Ukraine's reconstruction and that the United States must utilize, to the fullest extent, the current cache of seized Russian assets for Ukrainian reconstruction. It calls on the President (1) to work internationally in response to the crisis, including the further imposition of sanctions; (2) to advocate for an international mechanism to determine the amount of reparations to be paid by Russia; and (3) to pressure Russia to pay those reparations.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 66

Bill HCONRES 66 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2023. Bill HCONRES 66 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2023. Bill HCONRES 66's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 20, 2023