Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act'', aims to prevent the United States Government from recognizing Russia's claim over Crimea. It establishes a specific policy regarding the sovereignty of the region. Under this act, no Federal department or agency is allowed to take actions that imply Russia has control over Crimea. This prohibition includes the region's airspace and its territorial waters.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill reaffirms a stance of non-recognition that aligns with the positions of many international allies regarding Ukrainian sovereignty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of Clear Policy: By stating it is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters, the bill provides a clear stance for the government (Section 2(a)).
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Prevention of Implicit Recognition: The bill prohibits Federal departments or agencies from taking any action or extending assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation's claim over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill reaffirms a stance of non-recognition that aligns with the positions of many international allies regarding Ukrainian sovereignty.
- 1/8/2026
- ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina