HR 596
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 13, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 12, 2019
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 122). (text: CR H2660)
Mar 12, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2675)
Mar 12, 2019
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.
Mar 12, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 596.
Mar 12, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2660-2662)
Mar 12, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Mar 7, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2019 | House · vote #122 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 427–1 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
The bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.
The President may waive such prohibitions on a case-by-case basis if such a waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill text
3 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
17
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 596: Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-596/
"H.R. 596: Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-596/.
H.R. 596, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-596/.
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