Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
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HR 596 — Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act The bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. The President may waive such prohibitions on a case-by-case basis if such a waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
5 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The text indicates that the bill H.R. 596 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Additionally, a reference to the House version of the bill has been removed. This change signifies a transition in the legislative process from the House to the Senate, as the bill is now under the review of a Senate committee.
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read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
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596 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
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- Referred in Senate View text Current html March 13, 2019
- Engrossed Engrossed in House html March 12, 2019
- Introduced Introduced in House html January 16, 2019
Action History
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2660-2662)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 596.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2675)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 122).(text: CR H2660)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 122). (text: CR H2660)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsors
- Gerald E. Connolly · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Connolly, Gerald E. Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 596 do?
- Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act The bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. The President may waive such prohibitions on a case-by-case basis if such a waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.
- Who sponsors HR 596?
- HR 596 is sponsored by Connolly, Gerald E. (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HR 596?
- This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 596?
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