Bill · S. 1749· Senate(119-S-1749)

No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 5/14/2025
Last activity: 5/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
Sponsored by: Richard Durbin
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory," aims to restrict how the U.S. government views Russian claims. It establishes a policy that the United States will not recognize the Russian Federation's sovereignty over Crimea or any other Ukrainian territory taken by force. This includes the associated airspace and territorial waters. Under this act, federal departments and agencies are prohibited from taking actions or spending funds that imply such recognition. The only exception is if the democratically elected Government of Ukraine formally recognizes the claim.

Yes

Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
By refusing to recognize seized territories, the bill upholds international law and strengthens alliances based on sovereign integrity.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The bill establishes a firm diplomatic stance regarding territorial sovereignty.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill mandates specific foreign policy stances for all federal departments and agencies.