Supporting the Ukrainian people and recognizing their contributions to the State of Ohio.

Bill: 117-hres-995
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2022-03-18
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

Historical and cultural resources

Military operations and strategy

Ohio

Russia

Ukraine

War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-18
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution demands an immediate cease-fire and full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory.</p> <p>The resolution urges the Biden Administration to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for the unconscionable atrocities committed in Ukraine. </p> <p> The resolution also supports the people of Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion of their country. </p> <p>Finally, the resolution recognizes the important cultural contributions of Ukrainian Americans to Ohio.</p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Gibbs (for himself, Mr. Balderson , Mr. Latta , Mr. Ryan , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Brown of Ohio , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Turner , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Carey , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Supporting the Ukrainian people and recognizing their contributions to the State of Ohio.

Whereas, on February 24, 2022, Russian forces, enabled by Belarus, launched an unprovoked wide-scale attack on the peaceful, independent country of Ukraine; Whereas Russian forces have targeted civilians and have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity; Whereas, on March 9, 2022, Russian forces bombed a maternity and children’s hospital, killing and injuring innocent civilians, including children; Whereas hundreds of civilians have been killed, and thousands have been injured as a result of Russian attacks; Whereas the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that 2,500,000 people have been forced to flee Ukraine, an additional 1,850,000 people have been displaced internally, and an estimated 12,650,000 people have been affected in the areas hardest hit by the war within Ukraine; and Whereas Ohio is home to more than 40,000 Ukrainians: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) demands an immediate cease-fire and full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory; (2) urges the Biden administration to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for the unconscionable atrocities committed in Ukraine; (3) supports the people of Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion; and (4) recognizes the important cultural contributions of Ukrainian Americans to the State of Ohio.