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 It 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.
Legislative Progress
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
January 6, 2025● Live
Bill Details
Chamber
House
Committee
Foreign Affairs
Cosponsors
18LIVE
Introduced
2025-01-06
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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.
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Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], a constituent from [YOUR CITY/ZIP]. I'm calling to urge Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] to cosponsor H.Res. 16, which formally recognizes Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide. Russia has bombed civilian areas, forcibly deported 19,000 children, and systematically erased Ukrainian culture in occupied territories. Under the Genocide Convention the U.S. has ratified, this meets the legal definition. Congress should say so. Will Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] cosponsor H.Res. 16? Thank you.
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