Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act

House Bill

H.R. 947

119th Congress

Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chip Roy

Representative

Republican

TX-21

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking actions or providing assistance that would imply recognition of Russian sovereignty over any internationally recognized Ukrainian territory, including Ukrainian airspace and territorial waters.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking actions or providing assistance that would imply recognition of Russian sovereignty over any internationally recognized Ukrainian territory, including Ukrainian airspace and territorial waters.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that implies recognition of Russia's claim of sovereignty over any internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and territorial waters.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits recognition of Russian claims to Ukrainian territory
Covers all internationally recognized Ukrainian land
Includes Ukrainian airspace and territorial waters
Applies to all federal agencies
Bars assistance implying recognition of annexation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

U.S. policy would formally and permanently reject Russian territorial claims over Ukraine. Federal agencies could not take actions that might suggest acceptance of Russian annexation of Crimea or other occupied regions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

947, 119th Congress (2025). "Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-947