119-hres155

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 155 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 155

 Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's 
 sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's 
 illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 February 24, 2025

Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Keating, Mr. Hoyer, Ms. Kaptur, 
 Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Crow) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
 on Foreign Affairs

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 RESOLUTION

 Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's 
 sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's 
 illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.

Whereas, on February 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked and brutal full-
 scale invasion of Ukraine, violating Ukraine's sovereignty and 
 territorial integrity and subjecting the nation to acts of aggression 
 that have threatened its independence and security;
Whereas, for three years, the people of Ukraine have demonstrated extraordinary 
 resilience, courage, and determination despite relentless attacks on 
 their homes, communities, sovereignty, and fundamental freedoms;
Whereas, in the three years since the invasion began, Russia has engaged in 
 widespread and systematic war crimes, including--

    (1) deliberate targeting of, including strikes on, residential 
buildings, schools, hospitals, and evacuation corridors;

    (2) the forced deportation and kidnaping of at least 19,000 Ukrainian 
children to Russian-controlled territories in a deliberate attempt to erase 
Ukrainian identity;

    (3) the destruction of Ukraine's agricultural and energy infrastructure 
in an effort to create humanitarian crises and disrupt global food supply 
chains; and

    (4) the use of torture, extrajudicial killings, and mass graves in 
occupied Ukrainian territories, as documented by the United Nations, the 
International Criminal Court, and leading human rights organizations;

Whereas, despite these atrocities, the people of Ukraine remain unyielding, 
 proving that even in the face of relentless bombardment and unspeakable 
 suffering, their spirit and commitment to self-determination will never 
 be extinguished;
Whereas the Russian Federation, despite its overwhelming use of force, has 
 suffered catastrophic military losses, with estimates of over 800,000 
 killed, demonstrating that Putin's war of conquest has become both a 
 strategic failure and a humanitarian disaster for Russia;
Whereas Ukraine, despite facing an opponent with a far larger population, army, 
 and military arsenal, continues to fight courageously for its 
 sovereignty, proving that its resilience and determination remain 
 unshaken;
Whereas Russia's war has also destabilized global security, undermining the 
 principles of sovereignty and nonaggression and emboldening 
 authoritarian regimes seeking to redraw international borders by force; 
 and
Whereas the United States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European 
 Union, and allied nations have demonstrated historic unity in their 
 support for Ukraine: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) recognizes that discussions surrounding the future of 
 Ukraine must include Ukraine;

    (2) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian 
 Federation's ongoing war crimes, its targeted destruction of 
 Ukrainian society, and its blatant violations of international 
 law;

    (3) reaffirms the United States commitment to the people of 
 Ukraine and the principles of sovereignty, independence, and 
 territorial integrity within internationally recognized 
 borders;

    (4) urges the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all 
 Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and 
 the Donbas, and affirms that any negotiations must be based on 
 Ukraine's sovereignty, not dictated by Russian ultimatums;

    (5) demands international institutions take decisive action 
 to ensure the safe return of at least 19,000 kidnaped Ukrainian 
 children, recognizing that their forced deportation is a war 
 crime and an act of genocide under international law;

    (6) supports the continued prosecution of Vladimir Putin 
 and Russian political and military leaders for war crimes, 
 crimes against humanity, and genocide, reinforcing that those 
 who orchestrate such atrocities must be held accountable before 
 the world; and

    (7) stresses that any sustainable peace deal must be built 
 with Ukraine and our European allies at the table.
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