CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Gerald Connolly (D-VA)

Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act

H.R. 1601 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors

Last activity — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1601, 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.

Nearly every bill is sent to a committee within days. Introduction alone is not a sign of support, of momentum, or of any likelihood of passing — any member may introduce any bill.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Defending Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Act," aims to counter Russian influence and aggression in Ukraine. It establishes a policy where the United States does not recognize Russian claims over occupied Ukrainian territories, including Crimea and several other oblasts. The Act prohibits federal funds from being used to assist central governments that recognize the independence of or establish relations with these occupied regions. It also targets governments that take steps to support Russian annexations. The Secretary of State is required to publish a list of these central governments on the Department of State website.

Yes

  • Scored +4

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill strengthens the U.S. stance on territorial integrity which aligns with supporting Ukrainian sovereignty.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill restricts foreign aid to any central governments that recognize Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.