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H.R. 534: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

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The text of the bill below is as of Jan 26, 2023 (Introduced).

I

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 534

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 26, 2023

(for himself and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act.

2.

Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea

(a)

Statement of policy

It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.

(b)

Prohibition

In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.