U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB1601: Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act
Status: Passed one chamber, January 8, 2026
To counter Russian influence and aggression in Ukraine.
What the bill says
To counter Russian influence and aggression in Ukraine.
From the introduced text, February 26, 2025:
A BILL To counter Russian influence and aggression in Ukraine. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Act . SECTION 2. Countering Russian influence and aggression in Ukraine (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over, or independence, of any part of Ukraine occupied by Russian forces, including Crimea and Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. (b) Prohibition (1) In general None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to provide assistance for the central government of a country that the Secretary of State determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees-- (A) has recognized the independence of, or has established diplomatic relations with, any region located in the territory of Ukraine that is occupied by the Russian Federation or under the control of Russian-backed separatists, including Crimea and Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts; or (B) has taken affirmative steps intended to support or be supportive of the Russian Federation annexation of Crimea or other territory in Ukraine. (2) Publication of list of central governments The Secretary of State shall publish on the Department of State website a list of such central governments in …
Sponsors
- Connolly, Gerald (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- Joe Wilson (R, HD-SC-2)
- Madeleine Dean (D, HD-PA-4)
- Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
- Daniel Goldman (D, 10)
- Marcy Kaptur (D, HD-009)
- Don Bacon (R, HD-NE-2)
- Steny Hoyer (D, HD-005)
- Greg Landsman (D, HD-001)
- Scott Peters (D, HD-CA-50)
- 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. 1601, 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, Conflicts and wars, Ukraine, International Affairs, War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, Central Europe
Common questions
- What is HB1601?
- HB1601 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act.
- What does HB1601 do?
- In its own words: To counter Russian influence and aggression in Ukraine.
- What is the status of HB1601?
- 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. 1601, 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 HB1601?
- Connolly, Gerald (D, 11), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1601?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1601
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