# Plain Language Summary: Resolution Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

This is a resolution—basically an official statement—where Congress is condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calling it an unprovoked act of aggression. Think of it as Congress going on record to say that Russia's military attack on Ukraine is wrong and unacceptable. This isn't a law that creates new rules or changes how government works; it's more like Congress taking a formal stance on an international conflict.

The resolution expresses strong disapproval of Russia's actions and supports Ukraine as a sovereign nation that has the right to exist without being attacked by its neighbors. By passing this, members of Congress are making it clear where the United States stands on the conflict—firmly on the side of Ukraine's independence and against military invasion. This kind of resolution can influence U.S. foreign policy decisions, diplomatic relationships, and how America engages with other countries on the world stage.

For everyday Americans, this doesn't directly change your taxes, healthcare, or local laws. However, it can affect broader U.S. policy decisions about military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and America's relationships with other nations. It also signals to the international community what values Congress believes are important—like respecting a country's borders and opposing unprovoked military aggression. If you care about U.S. foreign policy or how America responds to international conflicts, this resolution reflects Congress's official position on one of the major global conflicts of recent years.

Condemning and opposing unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

Jackson Lee, Sheila

 <p>This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives</p> <ul> <li>strongly condemns and opposes the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against Ukraine by Russia;</li> <li> supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future; </li> <li> supports needed economic structural reforms in Ukraine;</li> <li>calls upon and commends the Biden Administration for assembling and working with an international coalition of the world's leading nations to ensure that all nations refuse to recognize the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to ensure that it is held accountable and sustains maximum economic damage from the imposition of sanctions; </li> <li>calls upon the Biden Administration to ban all Russian airlines, including Aeroflot, from entering the airspace of the United States or landing on its soil; and</li> <li> calls upon and commends the Biden Administration for honoring and abiding by the commitments undertaken by the United States pursuant to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. </li> </ul>