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.

Bill: 118-hconres-66
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2023-09-20
Policy area: International Affairs
Latest action: action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-09-20
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that Russia bears responsibility for the financial burden of Ukraine's reconstruction and that the United States must utilize, to the fullest extent, the current cache of seized Russian assets for Ukrainian reconstruction. It calls on the President (1) to work internationally in response to the crisis, including the further imposition of sanctions; (2) to advocate for an international mechanism to determine the amount of reparations to be paid by Russia; and (3) to pressure Russia to pay those reparations.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 66 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 is a blatant violation of these principles, causing an unprecedented 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

That— (1) the United States condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a breach of international law and a threat to regional and global security; (2) the United States expresses unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the right of its people to live free from external aggression; (3) the United States stands with its international partners in condemning the invasion and calls for a united response to hold Russia accountable for its actions; (4) the United States calls on Russia to immediately 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 provide 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; (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 entities 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 Russia; (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 (E) coordinate with international partners to ensure that the reparations fund is transparently managed and disbursed to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts.