U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB1600: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Status: Passed one chamber, January 8, 2026
To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, February 26, 2025:
A BILL 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 . SECTION 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.
Sponsors
- Connolly, Gerald (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- Joe Wilson (R, HD-SC-2)
- Daniel Goldman (D, 10)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Dina Titus (D, HD-001)
- Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
- Linda Sanchez (D)
- Madeleine Dean (D, HD-PA-4)
- Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)
- Don Bacon (R, HD-NE-2)
- Jerrold Nadler (D, HD-012)
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005)
Latest actions
- : ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HB1600?
- HB1600 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act.
- What does HB1600 do?
- In its own words: To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1600?
- Passed one chamber as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1600?
- Connolly, Gerald (D, 11), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1600?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1600
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