H.R. 1600 – Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

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The Crimea Annexation Non‑Recognition Act tells the United States to refuse to acknowledge Russia’s claim that Crimea, its surrounding airspace, and its waters belong to Russia. It applies to all federal agencies, preventing them from doing anything that would suggest the U.S. accepts that claim. The bill is aimed at maintaining the U.S. stance that Crimea remains part of Ukraine.

Key Provisions

Declares that U.S. policy is not to recognize Russia’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, including its airspace and territorial waters.
Bars any federal department or agency from taking actions or providing assistance that would imply recognition of Russia’s claim over Crimea, its airspace, or its waters.

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, 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 • 5:15 PM

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Introduced in House

February 26, 2025

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

February 26, 2025

HouseFloor

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, 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 • 5:15 PM

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Rep. James R. WalkinshawD-VA-11 · Jan 8, 2026

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act; H.R. 1601, the Defending Ukraine's Territorial…

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 26, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1600

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 26, 2025

Mr. Connolly (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Titus, Ms. Norton, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act.

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Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea

(a)

Statement of policy

It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.

(b)

Prohibition

In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.