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Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that implies recognition of Russia's claim of sovereignty over any internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and territorial waters.
Action Timeline
2025-02-04
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-02-04
Introduced in House
2025-02-04
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.947 pass?
HR.947 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 46%.
What does HR.947 do?
Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that implies recognition of Russia's claim of sovereignty over any internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and territorial waters.
Who sponsored HR.947?
HR.947 was sponsored by William R. Keating (D-Massachusetts).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 947 IH: Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 947 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2025 Mr. Keating (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the United States Government from recognizing the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the sovereign territory of Ukraine, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act . 2. Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of Ukraine (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and its territorial waters. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and its territorial waters.
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