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Bill113th CongressFiled Dec 16, 2013International Affairs
H.Res. 447

Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.

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Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine.

Supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine.

Calls on the United States and the European Union (EU) to work together to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine.

Condemns all acts of violence, and calls on the government of Ukraine to bring to justice those responsible for violence against peaceful protesters and to release and drop criminal charges against those detained for peacefully exercising their democratic rights.

Welcomes the repeal by the Ukrainian parliament of most of the anti-democratic measures adopted on January 16, 2014, and urges President Yanukovych to engage in substantive talks with opposition leaders and to take additional steps to de-escalate tensions.

Urges the United States and the EU to make clear to Ukraine's leaders that those who authorize or engage in violence against peaceful protesters will be held personally accountable.

Supports Department of State measures to revoke the visas of several Ukrainians linked to the violence and encourages the Administration to consider additional targeted sanctions against those who authorize or engage in the use of force.

Urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a peaceful solution to Ukraine's current political and economic crisis.

What just happenedFeb 10, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
58 cosponsors41 D17 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseFeb 10, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseDec 16, 2013
  1. Feb 10, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)

  2. Feb 10, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56).(text: CR H1693)

  3. Feb 10, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1698-1699)

  4. Feb 10, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  5. Feb 10, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 447.

  6. Feb 10, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1693-1697)

  7. Feb 10, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Jan 29, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Jan 29, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Jan 10, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

  11. Dec 16, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  12. Dec 16, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Dec 16, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 10, 201436

Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine.

Supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine.

Calls on the United States and the European Union (EU) to work together to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine.

Condemns all acts of violence, and calls on the government of Ukraine to bring to justice those responsible for violence against peaceful protesters and to release and drop criminal charges against those detained for peacefully exercising their democratic rights.

Welcomes the repeal by the Ukrainian parliament of most of the anti-democratic measures adopted on January 16, 2014, and urges President Yanukovych to engage in substantive talks with opposition leaders and to take additional steps to de-escalate tensions.

Urges the United States and the EU to make clear to Ukraine's leaders that those who authorize or engage in violence against peaceful protesters will be held personally accountable.

Supports Department of State measures to revoke the visas of several Ukrainians linked to the violence and encourages the Administration to consider additional targeted sanctions against those who authorize or engage in the use of force.

Urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a peaceful solution to Ukraine's current political and economic crisis.

Introduced in HouseDec 16, 2013

Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine.

Supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, including through the signing of an Association Agreement.

Calls on the United States and the European Union (EU) to work together to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine.

Calls on the government of Ukraine to bring to justice those responsible for violence against peaceful protesters and to release and drop criminal charges against those detained for exercising their democratic rights.

States that in the event of further violence by government authorities against peaceful protesters the House of Representatives may consider targeted sanctions against those who authorize or engage in this use of force.

Urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a peaceful solution to Ukraine's current political and economic crisis.

Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their rig… — Informed