February 26, 2025
Mr. Connolly (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Titus, Ms. Norton, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
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Sec. 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.