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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. 

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 

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 

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precedented 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 

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 

2 concurring), That— 

3 (1) the United States condemns Russia’s inva4 sion of Ukraine as a breach of international law and 

5 a threat to regional and global security; 


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1 (2) the United States expresses unwavering 

2 support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integ3 rity, and the right of its people to live free from ex4 ternal aggression; 

5 (3) the United States stands with its inter6 national partners in condemning the invasion and 

7 calls for a united response to hold Russia account8 able for its actions; 

9 (4) the United States calls on Russia to imme10 diately cease all hostilities, withdraw its forces from 

11 Ukrainian territory, and engage in diplomatic efforts 

12 to peacefully resolve the conflict; 

13 (5) the United States encourages its allies and 

14 partners to take appropriate measures, including 

15 diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian actions, to 

16 continue to support Ukraine and address the crisis; 

17 (6) the United States expresses its commitment 

18 to working with the international community to pro19 vide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the 

20 conflict and to help rebuild and stabilize the region; 

21 (7) the Russian Federation bears responsibility 

22 for the financial burden of the reconstruction of 

23 Ukraine and for countless other costs associated 

24 with the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian 

25 Federation that began on February 24, 2022; 


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1 (8) the United States must protect taxpayers by 

2 utilizing, to the fullest extent, the current cache of 

3 seized Russian assets for the reconstruction of 

4 Ukraine; and 

5 (9) Congress calls on the President of the 

6 United States to— 

7 (A) engage with international partners to 

8 develop a coordinated and effective response to 

9 the crisis, including the further imposition of 

10 targeted sanctions against individuals and enti11 ties responsible for the invasion and aggression; 

12 (B) use diplomatic channels to engage with 

13 Russia and other relevant parties to achieve a 

14 peaceful resolution to the conflict and ensure 

15 Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; 

16 (C) advocate for the establishment of an 

17 international mechanism to assess the damages 

18 caused by the invasion and determine a fair and 

19 just amount of reparations to be paid by Rus20 sia; 

21 (D) pressure Russia to contribute to the 

22 reparations fund using its sovereign assets 

23 abroad, including but not limited to sovereign 

24 funds, properties, and other assets; and 


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1 (E) coordinate with international partners 

2 to ensure that the reparations fund is trans3 parently managed and disbursed to support 

4 Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. 

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