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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 438· House(119-HRES-438)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2548) to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Rep. Fitzpatrick
Age: 53 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
5/21/2025
Last activity
5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsored by
Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2548. The bill aims to impose sanctions and other measures against the Russian Federation. These measures would be triggered if the Russian government refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine. It also applies if they violate a peace agreement or start another military invasion of Ukraine. The resolution sets specific rules for debate and the adoption of a substitute amendment.

Yes

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    The bill uses sanctions to defend international norms and support Ukraine's sovereignty.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4

    The bill aims to pressure the Russian Federation into negotiating a peace agreement.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+1

    The bill utilizes federal authority to impose international sanctions.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.