Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.
This resolution symbolically recognizes Russian actions in Ukraine as genocide, based on documented atrocities including mass killings, attacks on civilians and infrastructure, deliberate deprivation of necessities, and forced transfers of Ukrainians. It directly affects Ukraine as the targeted group and calls on the U.S. government to support Ukraine with allies and back international tribunals. The resolution condemns Russia for these acts, urges U.S. action to prevent further genocide, and supports holding Russian leaders accountable. As a symbolic resolution (not a law), it has no legal force but expresses congressional stance. It aligns with the Genocide Convention's definition of genocide through specific evidence cited in the text.
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Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Last action Jan 6, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
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Steve Cohen
DDemocratic
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Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
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Jim Costa
DDemocratic
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Joe Wilson
RRepublican
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Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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Kweisi Mfume
DDemocratic
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