Ukraine: Background, Conflict with Russia, and U.S. Policy
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- HR 3979113th Congress
Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
Dec 19, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-291.
- HR 4152113th Congress
Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014
Apr 9, 2014 · Committee on Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Hearings held.
- HR 5859113th Congress
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
Dec 18, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-272.
- HRES 447113th Congress
Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.
Feb 10, 2014 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)
- HRES 499113th Congress
Condemning the violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by military forces of the Russian Federation.
Mar 11, 2014 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 7, 1 Present (Roll no. 117). (text: CR H2268-2269)
- HRES 726113th Congress
Strongly supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries.
Sep 17, 2014 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 758113th Congress
Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.
Dec 4, 2014 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 10 (Roll no. 548). (text: CR 12/3/2014 H8345-8347))
- S 2183113th Congress
A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".
Apr 3, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-96.
- SRES 319113th Congress
A resolution expressing support for the Ukrainian people in light of President Yanukovych's decision not to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union.
Jan 7, 2014 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S82-83; text as passed Senate: CR S83)
- SRES 378113th Congress
A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Mar 11, 2014 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1527; text as passed Senate: CR S1520-1521)
- SRES 520113th Congress
A resolution condemning the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.
Jul 31, 2014 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/1/2014 S5314-5315)
- HR 23114th Congress
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015
Sep 30, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-52.
- HR 3116114th Congress
Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act
Oct 22, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-72.
- HR 5094114th Congress
STAND for Ukraine Act
Sep 22, 2016 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- HR 720114th Congress
Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
Sep 24, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-50.
- HRES 162114th Congress
Calling on the President to provide Ukraine with military assistance to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Mar 23, 2015 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 348114th Congress
Supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future.
Oct 20, 2015 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 50114th Congress
Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.
Sep 22, 2015 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S 1356114th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Nov 25, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-92.
- S 1523114th Congress
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
May 20, 2016 · Became Public Law No: 114-162.
- S 2943114th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Dec 23, 2016 · Became Public Law No: 114-328.
- SRES 52114th Congress
A resolution calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.
Feb 12, 2015 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1011)
- SRES 72114th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the January 24, 2015, attacks carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the civilian population in Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provision of defensive lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.
Mar 24, 2015 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1831-1832)
- HR 1997115th Congress
Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
Feb 8, 2018 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- HR 244115th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
May 5, 2017 · Signed by President.
- HR 3219115th Congress
Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018
Aug 1, 2017 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
- HR 3364115th Congress
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
Aug 2, 2017 · Signed by President.
- HR 4174115th Congress
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018
Jan 14, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 115-435.
- HRES 1035115th Congress
Expressing opposition to the completion of Nord Stream II, and for other purposes.
Dec 11, 2018 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 1162115th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.
Dec 11, 2018 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 931115th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
Dec 11, 2018 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S 2455115th Congress
Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2018
Feb 27, 2018 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- SRES 435115th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
Oct 3, 2018 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
- SRES 709115th Congress
A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.
Nov 29, 2018 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- HR 133116th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Dec 27, 2020 · Became Public Law No: 116-260.
- HR 3889116th Congress
ONDCP Technical Corrections Act of 2019
Nov 27, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 116-74.
- HR 5408116th Congress
Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
Nov 30, 2020 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- HR 596116th Congress
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
Mar 13, 2019 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- HR 6395116th Congress
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Jan 2, 2021 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- HRES 660116th Congress
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Oct 31, 2019 · UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Ms. Scanlon asked unanimous consent that Mr. Cole of Oklahoma be permitted to insert the text of the amendment he would have offered had the House rejected the previous question on H. Res. 660, along with extraneous material, into the Record immediately prior to the vote on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 660. Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 755116th Congress
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Feb 5, 2020 · The Senate adjudges that Donald John Trump, President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the second Article of Impeachment by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 34.
- S 1790116th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Dec 20, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 116-92.
- S 3064116th Congress
Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
Dec 17, 2019 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- SRES 74116th Congress
A resolution marking the fifth anniversary of Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity by honoring the bravery, determination, and sacrifice of the people of Ukraine during and since the Revolution, and condemning continued Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Jul 16, 2019 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4860-4864; text: CR S4863-4864)
- HR 3144117th Congress
Restraining Russian Imperialism Act
May 12, 2021 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- HR 4350117th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Mar 1, 2022 · Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 144.
- HR 496117th Congress
To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.
May 11, 2022 · Star Print ordered on the bill.
- HR 7108117th Congress
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Apr 8, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-110.
- HR 922117th Congress
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
May 19, 2021 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- S 1310117th Congress
Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
Apr 22, 2021 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.