Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

House Resolution

H.Res. 16

119th Congress

Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Schweikert

Representative

Republican

AZ-1

Cosponsors

18

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It calls on the United States, in cooperation with NATO and European Union allies, to take measures to support the Ukrainian government in preventing further Russian acts of genocide. The resolution reflects congressional findings that Russian military actions, including targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, forced deportations, and other atrocities, constitute genocide under international law.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It calls on the United States, in cooperation with NATO and European Union allies, to take measures to support the Ukrainian government in preventing further Russian acts of genocide. The resolution reflects congressional findings that Russian military actions, including targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, forced deportations, and other atrocities, constitute genocide under international law.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent further acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns Russia for genocide against Ukrainian people
Calls for U.S. action to prevent further genocidal acts
Urges NATO and EU cooperation in supporting Ukraine
Reflects congressional view on classification of Russian actions
Supports Ukrainian government against Russian aggression

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For Ukraine: Congressional recognition of suffering as genocide. For U.S. foreign policy: Statement supporting Ukraine against Russia. For NATO allies: Call for coordinated response to Russian atrocities. For international law: Congressional position on genocide classification. For Russia: Formal U.S. congressional condemnation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Alliances

Conflicts and wars

Europe

Russia

Ukraine

War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

16, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-16