Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act
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What This Bill Does
This bill tells the U.S. government not to recognize Russia's claim to any part of Ukraine that Russian forces occupy or control. It also stops federal money from going to countries that recognize these occupied territories or support Russia's takeover of Ukrainian land.
Who It Affects
Federal departments and agencies that give out money for aid. Countries whose governments recognize Russian-controlled territories in Ukraine or support Russian annexation (a takeover by another country). The Secretary of State (a top government official handling foreign relations).
Key Provisions
* The United States will not recognize Russia's claim to sovereignty (complete control as an independent government) over any Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian forces, including Crimea and the regions of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia (Sec. 2(a))
* Federal agencies cannot use any money to help countries whose governments recognize the independence of or establish diplomatic relations (official agreements between countries) with Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories (Sec. 2(b)(1)(A))
* Federal agencies cannot use any money to help countries that actively support or back Russia's annexation of Crimea or other Ukrainian territory (Sec. 2(b)(1)(B))
* The Secretary of State must publish a list of countries that fail these tests on the State Department website in a timely way (Sec. 2(b)(2))
* The Secretary of State can waive (skip or cancel) the aid ban if it serves U.S. national interest, and must explain why to Congress (Sec. 2(b)(3))
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, the U.S. government officially states it will not accept Russia's control over Ukrainian territories. Federal money cannot go to countries that recognize these territories or support Russia's takeover.
Important Definitions
The bill defines "appropriate congressional committees" as the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Sec. 2(c)). No other terms are explicitly defined.
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
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