This bill establishes a firm United States policy to prohibit recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea and any other forcibly seized Ukrainian territory, including related airspace and territorial waters. It mandates that no federal department or agency may take actions, extend nonhumanitarian assistance, or spend funds that would imply such recognition. This prohibition is a direct response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, reinforcing U.S. support for Ukrainian territorial integrity. The only exception to this policy is if the democratically elected Government of Ukraine formally recognizes any such claim, ensuring that U.S. policy remains aligned with Ukraine's sovereign decisions.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
International Affairs
No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory
USA119th CongressS-1749| Senate
| Updated: 5/14/2025
This bill establishes a firm United States policy to prohibit recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea and any other forcibly seized Ukrainian territory, including related airspace and territorial waters. It mandates that no federal department or agency may take actions, extend nonhumanitarian assistance, or spend funds that would imply such recognition. This prohibition is a direct response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, reinforcing U.S. support for Ukrainian territorial integrity. The only exception to this policy is if the democratically elected Government of Ukraine formally recognizes any such claim, ensuring that U.S. policy remains aligned with Ukraine's sovereign decisions.