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H.Res. 16In Committee

Recognizing Russian Actions in Ukraine as Genocide

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)

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Bill Summary

Formally recognizes Russia's systematic killing, deportation, and cultural erasure of Ukrainians as genocide under international law. Calls on the U.S. government to officially designate Russia's actions as genocide and to support international accountability mechanisms.

Why This Bill Matters

Official U.S. recognition of genocide carries profound legal and moral weight -- it obligates the U.S. to support accountability mechanisms and prevents any future administration from minimizing or normalizing Russia's systematic atrocities against Ukrainians.

Genocide RecognitionAccountabilityInternational Law
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Last Action: Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee

Bill Details

Chamber

House

Committee

Foreign Affairs

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18

Introduced

2025-01-06

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🇺🇦 300,000+ Ukrainians fled Putin's war & came here legally. Now they're in immigration limbo. The Ukrainian Adjustment Act (H.R. 3104) gives them a path forward. Call your rep: 202-224-3121 #UkrainianAdjustmentAct #HR3104 #StandWithUkraine