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Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

USA119th CongressHR-1600| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a clear and unequivocal United States policy regarding the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, and territorial waters. The bill explicitly states that the U.S. Government will not recognize Russia's asserted control over these territories. Furthermore, it prohibits any Federal department or agency from engaging in actions or providing assistance that could be interpreted as implying recognition of Russia's sovereignty. This measure aims to codify the long-standing U.S. position against the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, reinforcing the principle of territorial integrity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-596
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-922
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-534
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-596
    Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-922
    Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-534
    Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 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.

International Affairs

EuropeRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraine

Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

USA119th CongressHR-1600| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This legislation establishes a clear and unequivocal United States policy regarding the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, and territorial waters. The bill explicitly states that the U.S. Government will not recognize Russia's asserted control over these territories. Furthermore, it prohibits any Federal department or agency from engaging in actions or providing assistance that could be interpreted as implying recognition of Russia's sovereignty. This measure aims to codify the long-standing U.S. position against the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, reinforcing the principle of territorial integrity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-596
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-922
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-534
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-596
    Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-922
    Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-534
    Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • January 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.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
EuropeRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraine