Affirming the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors.

House Resolution

H.Res. 677

119th Congress

Affirming the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott H. Peters

Representative

Democratic

CA-50

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns Russia for its actions that have worsened global food insecurity, such as suspending its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The resolution calls on Russia to resume its involvement in the initiative or allow commercial grain shipping in the Black Sea without conditions, and expresses solidarity with people affected by food insecurity due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns Russia for its actions that have worsened global food insecurity, such as suspending its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The resolution calls on Russia to resume its involvement in the initiative or allow commercial grain shipping in the Black Sea without conditions, and expresses solidarity with people affected by food insecurity due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution condemns Russia for exacerbating global food insecurity through its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resolution condemns Russia for suspending its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a 2022 United Nations-brokered agreement between Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia for grain exports through the Black Sea. The resolution also calls on Russia to immediately resume participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative or pledge noninterference for commercial grain shipping in the Black Sea without any preconditions. Additionally, the resolution expresses solidarity with all people affected by food insecurity resulting from Russia's war against Ukraine.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution condemns Russia for suspending its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allowed for the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
The resolution calls on Russia to immediately resume its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative or pledge to not interfere with commercial grain shipping in the Black Sea.
The resolution expresses solidarity with all people affected by food insecurity resulting from Russia's war against Ukraine.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would put diplomatic pressure on Russia to resume its involvement in the Black Sea Grain Initiative or allow the unimpeded export of Ukrainian grain. This could help alleviate global food shortages and price increases that have disproportionately impacted lower-income individuals and families around the world.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

677, 119th Congress (2025). "Affirming the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-677