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US Non-Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea

This act confirms that the United States government does not recognize Russia's claims to Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. This means no US government agencies can take actions that imply recognition of Russian authority over this area. For US citizens, this law reinforces the country's foreign policy on territorial sovereignty.
Key points
The United States officially does not recognize Russian control over Crimea.
No US government agencies can support or acknowledge Russia's claims to Crimea.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_922
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_922.

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 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The United States officially does not recognize Russian control over Crimea.
  • No US government agencies can support or acknowledge Russia's claims to Crimea.
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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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