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A resolution reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.
Reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.
Summary
This resolution reaffirms the principle that no state may use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state. It references Russia's invasion and continued occupation of Ukrainian territory as a violation of this principle. The resolution expresses the Senate's commitment to defending democratic nations against forcible territorial acquisition.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Peter Welch’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $8,600
- THE OLD MOUNTAIN COMPANY, INC. $3,300
- WEST FRONT STRATEGIES $2,500
- UCAR $2,300
- MINILEC SERVICE $2,000
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Actions (2)
- Mar 5, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584) · senate
- Mar 5, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 5, 2025
Mr. Welch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.
Whereas the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation invaded and continue to occupy the sovereign territory of Ukraine; and Whereas President Reagan said, “We must stand by all our democratic allies. And we must not break faith with those who are risking their lives . . . to defy Soviet-supported aggression and secure rights which have been ours from birth.”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate reaffirms the fundamental principle that no state shall threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political integrity of any other state. <all>
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