# 119-hr-1600: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

119-hr-1600, Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1600
- Congress: 119
- Title: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Non-recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea** is the bill's core goal. It would codify a U.S. policy that the United States will not recognize Russia's claim to Crimea and would prohibit any federal department or agency from taking actions or extending assistance that imply recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, including its airspace and territorial waters.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Block U.S. recognition of Crimea as part of Russia: cost, low. The bill would set a U.S. policy to not recognize Russia's claim to Crimea. Federal agencies would be barred from any action or aid that implies Crimea is part of Russia, including its airspace and waters. If enacted, this could block federal approvals or assistance tied to Crimea for people or bus…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-1600 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1600)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1600 (as of 2026-04-21).