Question 1

What is H.R. 947, the Non-Recognition of russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act?

Accepted Answer

russia claims to have annexed Crimea and Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, and its forces occupy large parts of them. This bill would make it U.S. law not to recognize russia's claim to any part of Ukraine's internationally recognized territory, including its airspace and territorial waters. No federal department or agency could take any action or give any assistance that implies recognition of such a claim.

Question 2

Why does H.R. 947 matter for Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

Any peace deal that implicitly recognizes russian sovereignty over occupied Ukrainian territories would legitimize conquest by force. This bill would write non-recognition into U.S. law, so that no federal department or agency could act in a way that implies recognition of russia's claim to any part of Ukraine.

Question 3

What is the current status of H.R. 947?

Accepted Answer

In Committee. Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee

Question 4

Who sponsors H.R. 947?

Accepted Answer

Rep. William Keating (D-MA-9). 4 cosponsors as of the latest daily update.

Question 5

How do I contact Congress about H.R. 947?

Accepted Answer

Enter your ZIP code at https://uaportal.org/find-my-rep to find your senators and representative, then use the call script or letter at https://uaportal.org/bills/hr-947 to contact them about H.R. 947.