Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.

Bill: 118-hres-240
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2023-03-21
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports

Europe

Military operations and strategy

Russia
Latest action: action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-03-21
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also states that Russia's attempts to recover the drone are a threat to U.S. national security. </p>

action_date: 2023-04-17
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p>This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also reaffirms that the United States will not be deterred from operating drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region by Russia's behavior. </p>

tv_txt: ÖIV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 240 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 17, 2023 RESOLUTION Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.

Whereas United States European Command released footage confirming that 2 Russian Su–27 fighter jets acted unprofessionally and in a reckless manner when intercepting and downing a U.S. MQ–9 Reaper drone on March 14, 2023; Whereas a United States Air Force drone was acting safely and responsibly in international airspace and in accordance with international law; and Whereas the 2 fighter jets released fuel and bumped into the drone, resulting in the drone crash-landing in the Black Sea: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the reckless actions of the Russian military; and (2) reaffirms the United States will not be deterred from operating U.S. drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region due to Russia’s reckless behavior.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 240 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2023 Mr. Williams of New York (for himself and Mr. Costa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.

Whereas United States European Command released footage confirming that 2 Russian Su–27 fighter jets acted unprofessionally and in a reckless manner; Whereas a United States Air Force drone was acting safely and responsibly in international airspace and in accordance with international law; and Whereas the 2 fighter jets released fuel and bumped into the drone, resulting in the drone crash-landing in the Black Sea: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the reckless actions of the Russian military; and (2) recognizes that Russian attempts to recover the drone are a threat to the national security of the United States.