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No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory

USA119th CongressS-1749| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    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.
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Timeline
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted