Affirming the United States vital interest in liberty in Europe and resolute support for Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression and continue its trajectory among the community of democracies.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 16, 2020

This resolution

expresses support for increased U.S. assistance to Ukraine and the integration of Ukraine into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO);

condemns Russia's military incursions and ongoing malicious activities toward Ukraine;

reaffirms opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and Russian threats to U.S. energy security, and

calls upon the U.S. government and its allies to continue to pressure Russia to uphold its international obligations towards Ukraine.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D–OH

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Foreign Affairs Committee

19 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Feb 4, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
Jan 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H224)

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/802

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Discuss H.Res.802, 116th Congress: Affirming the United States vital interest in liberty in Europe and resolute support for Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression and continue its trajectory among the community of democracies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/802

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres802/BILLS-116hres802ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.802, 116th Congress: Affirming the United States vital interest in liberty in Europe and resolute support for Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression and continue its trajectory among the community of democracies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/802

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2020-01-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres802/BILLS-116hres802ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:28:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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