[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 66 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 66

   Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a coordinated and 
   effective international response to the crisis in Ukraine and in 
support of the use of reparations paid by Russia for Ukrainian recovery 
and reconstruction efforts while ensuring that, to the extent possible, 
the burden of funding Ukraine's reconstruction does not fall on United 
                           States taxpayers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 20, 2023

 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Cohen) submitted the following 
 concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a coordinated and 
   effective international response to the crisis in Ukraine and in 
support of the use of reparations paid by Russia for Ukrainian recovery 
and reconstruction efforts while ensuring that, to the extent possible, 
the burden of funding Ukraine's reconstruction does not fall on United 
                           States taxpayers.

Whereas the United States is committed to promoting and upholding international 
        peace, security, and the principles of sovereignty and territorial 
        integrity;
Whereas the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation is a blatant violation 
        of these principles, causing an unprecedented threat to regional 
        stability and global security;
Whereas the people of Ukraine have the right to live free from foreign 
        aggression and interference, and their sovereignty must be respected and 
        protected;
Whereas the United States has a long history of supporting Ukraine's aspirations 
        for democracy, self-determination, and integration into the 
        international community;
Whereas the United States recognizes the importance of a united international 
        response to address and deter acts of aggression that undermine global 
        order;
Whereas Ukraine has taken significant steps towards democratic governance, human 
        rights, and economic reforms, and has shown resilience in the face of 
        external challenges;
Whereas the people of Ukraine have demonstrated a strong desire for peace, 
        stability, and cooperation with their neighbors;
Whereas the invasion has led to widespread humanitarian suffering, displacement 
        of civilians, and loss of life; and
Whereas the United States condemns the use of military force to achieve 
        political objectives and stands firmly against any attempts to redraw 
        borders through aggression: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--
            (1) the United States condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine 
        as a breach of international law and a threat to regional and 
        global security;
            (2) the United States expresses unwavering support for 
        Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the right of 
        its people to live free from external aggression;
            (3) the United States stands with its international 
        partners in condemning the invasion and calls for a united 
        response to hold Russia accountable for its actions;
            (4) the United States calls on Russia to immediately cease 
        all hostilities, withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory, 
        and engage in diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve the 
        conflict;
            (5) the United States encourages its allies and partners to 
        take appropriate measures, including diplomatic, economic, and 
        humanitarian actions, to continue to support Ukraine and 
        address the crisis;
            (6) the United States expresses its commitment to working 
        with the international community to provide humanitarian 
        assistance to those affected by the conflict and to help 
        rebuild and stabilize the region;
            (7) the Russian Federation bears responsibility for the 
        financial burden of the reconstruction of Ukraine and for 
        countless other costs associated with the illegal invasion of 
        Ukraine by the Russian Federation that began on February 24, 
        2022;
            (8) the United States must protect taxpayers by utilizing, 
        to the fullest extent, the current cache of seized Russian 
        assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine; and
            (9) Congress calls on the President of the United States 
        to--
                    (A) engage with international partners to develop a 
                coordinated and effective response to the crisis, 
                including the further imposition of targeted sanctions 
                against individuals and entities responsible for the 
                invasion and aggression;
                    (B) use diplomatic channels to engage with Russia 
                and other relevant parties to achieve a peaceful 
                resolution to the conflict and ensure Ukraine's 
                sovereignty and territorial integrity;
                    (C) advocate for the establishment of an 
                international mechanism to assess the damages caused by 
                the invasion and determine a fair and just amount of 
                reparations to be paid by Russia;
                    (D) pressure Russia to contribute to the 
                reparations fund using its sovereign assets abroad, 
                including but not limited to sovereign funds, 
                properties, and other assets; and
                    (E) coordinate with international partners to 
                ensure that the reparations fund is transparently 
                managed and disbursed to support Ukraine's recovery and 
                reconstruction efforts.
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