Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Sponsored By: Representative Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced
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.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Block U.S. recognition of Crimea as part of Russia
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 businesses.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
NY • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
NV • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
PA • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 3/3/2025
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
NY • D
Sponsored 3/3/2025
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/9/2025
Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
DE • D
Sponsored 5/7/2025
Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
MO • D
Sponsored 5/19/2025
Roll Call Votes
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