Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.

Bill: 113-hres-758
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2014-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Foreign property
Georgia (Republic)
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military readiness
Moldova
News media and reporting
Nuclear weapons
Oil and gas
Political movements and philosophies
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
Ukraine
United Nations
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: 
Supports the efforts by President Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine to establish a lasting peace for Ukraine that includes: 
 
 
full withdrawal of Russian forces from its territory, 
 
full control of its international borders, 
 
disarming of separatist and paramilitary forces in eastern Ukraine, 
 
adoption of policies to reduce the Russian Federation's ability to use energy exports and trade barriers as weapons to apply economic and political pressure, and 
 
an end to interference by the Russian Federation in Ukraine's internal affairs. 
 
 
Affirms the right of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and all countries to exercise their sovereign rights within their internationally recognized borders.
 
 Condemns the continuing political, economic, and military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova and the continuing violation of their sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
 
 States that the military intervention by the Russian Federation in Ukraine: 
 
 
is in breach of its obligations under the United Nations Charter and the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, and 
 
poses a threat to international peace. 
 
 
Calls on the Russian Federation to: 
 
 
reverse its illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula, end its support of the separatist forces in Crimea, and remove its military forces from that region (other than those operating in strict accordance with its 1997 agreement on the Status and Conditions of the Black Sea Fleet Stationing on the Territory of Ukraine); 
 
remove its military forces from Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, and end its political, military, and economic support of separatist forces; and 
 
end violations of the September 2014 cease fire. 
 
 
Calls on the President to provide the government of Ukraine with necessary defense articles, services, and intelligence in order to defend its territory and sovereignty. 
 
Calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and U.S. partners to suspend military cooperation with Russia. 
 
Calls on the President to cooperate with U.S. allies to: 
 
 
(1) refuse to recognize the Russian Federation's illegal annexation of Crimea; and 
 
(2) impose visa bans, asset freezes, and sanctions on the Russian Federation and its leadership to compel it to end its violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
 
 
Urges the President, in consultation with Congress, to review the Treaty readiness of U.S. and NATO armed forces. 
 
Urges the President to hold the Russian Federation accountable for violations of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. 
 
Calls on Ukraine, the European Union (EU), and other European countries to support energy diversification initiatives to reduce the Russian Federation's ability to use energy supplies as a means of applying political and economic pressure on other countries. 
 
Calls on the President and the Department of State to develop a strategy to produce or otherwise procure and distribute news and information in the Russian language to countries with significant Russian-speaking populations. 
 
Calls upon the Russian Federation to seek a mutually beneficial relationship with the United States based on respect for the independence and sovereignty of all countries.

action_date: 2014-12-04
text: 
Supports the efforts by President Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine to establish a lasting peace for Ukraine that includes: 
 
 
full withdrawal of Russian forces from its territory, 
 
full control of its international borders, 
 
disarming of separatist and paramilitary forces in eastern Ukraine, 
 
adoption of policies to reduce the Russian Federation's ability to use energy exports and trade barriers as weapons to apply economic and political pressure, and 
 
an end to interference by the Russian Federation in Ukraine's internal affairs. 
 
 
Affirms the right of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and all countries to exercise their sovereign rights within their internationally recognized borders.
 
 Condemns the continuing political, economic, and military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova and the continuing violation of their sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
 
 States that the military intervention by the Russian Federation in Ukraine: 
 
 
is in breach of its obligations under the United Nations Charter, the 1975 Helsinki Accords, and the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, and 
 
poses a threat to international peace. 
 
 
Calls on the Russian Federation to: 
 
 
reverse its illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula, end its support of the separatist forces in Crimea, and remove its military forces from that region (other than those operating in strict accordance with its 1997 agreement on the Status and Conditions of the Black Sea Fleet Stationing on the Territory of Ukraine); 
 
remove its military forces from Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, and end its political, military, and economic support of separatist forces; and 
 
end violations of the September 2014 cease fire; and 
 
cease its support for the Assad regime in Syria.
 
 
Calls on the President to provide the government of Ukraine with necessary defense articles, services, and intelligence in order to defend its territory and sovereignty. 
 
Calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and U.S. partners to suspend military cooperation with Russia. 
 
Calls on the President to cooperate with U.S. allies to: 
 
 
refuse to recognize the Russian Federation's illegal annexation of Crimea; and 
 
impose visa bans, asset freezes, and sanctions on the Russian Federation and its leadership to compel it to end its violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
 
 
Urges the President, in consultation with Congress, to review the Treaty readiness of U.S. and NATO armed forces. 
 
Urges the President to hold the Russian Federation accountable for violations of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
 
Welcomes France's decision to suspend the delivery of the Mistral-class warships to the Russian Federation. 
 
Believes that the emplacement by the Russian Federation of its nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory would be provocative and destabilizing.
 
Calls on Ukraine and other countries to support energy diversification initiatives to reduce the Russian Federation's ability to use energy supplies as a means of applying political and economic pressure on other countries. 
 
Calls on the President and the Department of State to develop a strategy to produce or otherwise procure and distribute news and information in the Russian language to countries with significant Russian-speaking populations. 
 
Calls upon the Russian Federation to seek a mutually beneficial relationship with the United States based on respect for the independence and sovereignty of all countries.
 
Calls for the reestablishment of a cooperative relationship between the people of the United States and the Russian people based on the shared pursuit of democracy, human rights, and peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 10 (Roll no. 548). (text: CR 12/3/2014 H8345-8347))
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 10 (Roll no. 548).(text: CR 12/3/2014 H8345-8347))
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8385)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 758.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8345-8350)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Introduced in House