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S.Res. 72 (118th)

A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

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Introduced

16 February 2023

Last action

16 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S461)

Sponsors

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Subjects

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Source updated

27 May 2025

Summary

This resolution condemns those acting on behalf of 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 acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also urges the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for or complicit in such acts of genocide.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S461)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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