Congressional Ukraine Caucus Explained
The Congressional Ukraine Caucus is a bipartisan[1] caucus of the United States House of Representatives that was announced in June 1997 in Washington, D.C., nearly six years after Ukraine declared its independence.
Its mission is "organize an association of Members of Congress who share a common concern for building stronger bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United States." With the cooperation with the Ukrainian American community, the Caucus serves to lend support for Ukraine, beginning with democratization efforts and market-oriented reforms, and functions as a source of information for Members of Congress regarding events in Ukraine.
Its counterpart in the United States Senate is the Senate Ukraine Caucus, which was established in February 2015.[2]
Members
Since its inception, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus has been composed of members of both the Democratic and Republican Parties.
Leadership
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Members
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Relevant legislation
Leaders and members of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus have worked in the past toward the passing of legislation regarding Ukraine and issues that affect the surrounding region and its constituency in America. These efforts include, but are not limited to:
114th Congress
- H.Res.50 Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014
- H.Res.162 Calling on the President to provide Ukraine with military assistance to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity
- H.Res.348 Supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future
- H.Res.878 Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's act of declaration of independence from the Soviet Union
- H.R.5094 Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act or the STAND for Ukraine Act
113th Congress
- 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
- H.Res.499 Condemning the violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by military forces of the Russian Federation
- H.Res.726 Strongly supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries
- H.Res.758 Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination
- H.R.4152 Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014
- H.R.5859 Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Sawkiw. Michael. House of Representatives forms Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. The Ukrainian Weekly. February 11, 2015. February 9, 2015. September 5, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080905111352/http://www.ukrweekly.com/old/archive/1997/279714.shtml. dead.
- Web site: Matishak. Martin. Senators launch Ukraine Caucus. The Hill. February 11, 2015. February 9, 2015.
- Web site: CAUCUS LEADERS BACK PUSH FOR DEFENSIVE AID TO UKRAINE. March 23, 2015 . 1 November 2016.
- Web site: Quigley Statement on Appointment as Ukraine Caucus Co-Chair . January 15, 2019 .
- Web site: Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. 1 November 2016.
