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Call for Prosecution of Russian Aggression Crimes Against Ukraine

This document calls for the investigation and prosecution of the crime of aggression and other international crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. Its aim is to ensure justice and hold perpetrators accountable, potentially impacting international stability and global citizen security.
Key points
Urges an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
Demands public declaration of the necessity to investigate and prosecute international crimes, including the crime of aggression.
Calls on the U.S. President to promote the establishment of an international justice mechanism for Russian war crimes.
In case of UN inaction, urges the President to convene world democracies to establish such a mechanism.
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Additional Information
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for investigation and prosecution of the crime of aggression and other international crimes committed by officials of the Government of the Russian Federation against the Government and people of Ukraine, and calling on the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism to investigate and prosecute possible international crimes stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and further calling upon the President to convoke and convene the world's democracies for the purposes of establishing such an international justice mechanism at the earliest possible time, and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 966
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2022-03-07
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Call for Prosecution of Russian Aggression Crimes Against Ukraine

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 966.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Urges an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
  • Demands public declaration of the necessity to investigate and prosecute international crimes, including the crime of aggression.
  • Calls on the U.S. President to promote the establishment of an international justice mechanism for Russian war crimes.
  • In case of UN inaction, urges the President to convene world democracies to establish such a mechanism.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 966

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