119-hres777

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 777 Introduced in House

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 777

Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for 
 the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and 
 other international crimes.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 30, 2025

 Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Mr. Quigley) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Foreign Affairs

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 RESOLUTION

Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for 
 the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and 
 other international crimes.

Whereas, the Council of Europe, a prominent international organization dedicated 
 to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, has played an 
 essential role in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and 
 advocating for justice in the face of Russian aggression against 
 Ukraine;
Whereas, since the beginning of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 
 and the subsequent military incursions into Ukraine in 2022, the Council 
 of Europe has consistently condemned these actions and their impact on 
 the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine;
Whereas the Council of Europe has actively worked to document and investigate 
 reports of international crimes committed during the conflict, including 
 violations of human rights, war crimes, and acts of aggression, ensuring 
 accountability for those responsible;
Whereas the Council of Europe has provided a platform for member states to 
 collaborate in supporting Ukraine, including through the establishment 
 of various initiatives aimed at providing humanitarian aid and support 
 for the displaced;
Whereas the Council of Europe has championed the need for a comprehensive 
 approach to postconflict justice and reconciliation, recognizing that 
 lasting peace in Ukraine requires accountability for those who 
 perpetrate atrocities;
Whereas the efforts of the Council of Europe to mobilize international legal 
 mechanisms for the prosecution of war crimes and to uphold the 
 principles of justice serve as a critical deterrent against future 
 violations of international law;
Whereas, under the leadership of the Council of Europe, a realistic and 
 practical framework has been put in places to create a Special Tribunal 
 on the Aggression against Ukraine;
Whereas Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Secretary General of the 
 Council of Europe have signed an agreement on the establishment of a 
 Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, including 
 the Statue of the Special Tribunal; and
Whereas the work of the Council of Europe aligns with the values and commitments 
 of the United States to promote democracy, uphold human rights, and 
 support the principle of accountability for international crimes: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) commends the Council of Europe for its unwavering 
 commitment and ongoing efforts to seek justice for the people 
 of Ukraine in response to Russian aggression and other 
 international crimes;

    (2) encourages continued collaboration between the United 
 States and the Council of Europe to support Ukraine in its 
 pursuit of peace, justice, sovereignty, and democratic 
 governance; and

    (3) reaffirms its commitment to stand with the people of 
 Ukraine and to work alongside international partners to ensure 
 accountability for those responsible for violations of 
 international law.
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