IV 
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 reconstruc-
tion efforts while ensuring that, to the extent possible, the burden of 
funding Ukraine’s reconstruction does not fall on United States tax-
payers. 
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 ef-
forts 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 un-
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precedented threat to regional stability and global secu-
rity; 
Whereas the people of Ukraine have the right to live free 
from foreign aggression and interference, and their sov-
ereignty 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 demo-
cratic governance, human rights, and economic reforms, 
and has shown resilience in the face of external chal-
lenges; 
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 aggres-
sion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That— 
(1) the United States condemns Russia’s inva-
sion of Ukraine as a breach of international law and 
a threat to regional and global security; 
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(2) the United States expresses unwavering 
support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integ-
rity, and the right of its people to live free from ex-
ternal aggression; 
(3) the United States stands with its inter-
national partners in condemning the invasion and 
calls for a united response to hold Russia account-
able for its actions; 
(4) the United States calls on Russia to imme-
diately 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 pro-
vide 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; 
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(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 enti-
ties 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 Rus-
sia; 
(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 
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(E) coordinate with international partners 
to ensure that the reparations fund is trans-
parently managed and disbursed to support 
Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. 
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