Bill

HRES 158

Recognizing three years of Ukraine defending its sovereign territory against the Russian Federation's second unprovoked assault and full-scale invasion.

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 5 co-sponsors

Expresses U.S. support for Ukraine, condemns Russia, and endorses using frozen Russian assets and sanctions to fund Ukraine's wartime needs while boosting allied military aid.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Bill Summary · HRES 158

Summary of HRES 158 (House Resolution)

Overview

HRES 158 is a non-binding House resolution introduced on February 24, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Titled to recognize three years of Ukraine defending its sovereignty amid Russia’s second unprovoked assault and full-scale invasion, the measure expresses clear congressional support for Ukraine and outlines policy directions in relation to Russia and its allies.

Main Purpose

To reaffirm U.S. solidarity with Ukraine in the third year of Russia’s invasion.
To condemn Russia’s actions and to condemn its collaboration with other state actors in crimes against humanity.
To support ongoing international coordination with allies to bolster Ukraine’s military, governance, and economy.
To advocate for using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s wartime needs and to maintain sanctions on Russia and its adversaries who support Russia.
To reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the Ukrainian people and to Ukraine’s cultural and territorial integrity.

Note: While the title references “three years” and “second unprovoked assault,” the introduced text describes the situation as the third year of the invasion and frames it as ongoing unprovoked aggression.

Key Provisions

Express unequivocal support for the Ukrainian people as they defend their territory in the ongoing conflict.
Condemn the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion and its collaboration with the DPRK, Iran, and the PRC, described as contributing to crimes against humanity (including by providing soldiers and weapons against Ukraine).
Support continued collaboration among U.S. allies and partners to strengthen Ukraine’s military, governance, and economy.
Endorse using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s wartime needs and maintain sanctions against Russia and its enablers.
Reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the Ukrainian people in defending their territory, culture, and history against Russia and its allies.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Ukraine: Receives strong political support and a spending/asset-use policy signal (via Fargo: to use frozen assets and sanctions as policy tools).
Russia, DPRK, Iran, PRC: Targeted by sanctions and condemnation; policy emphasis on their roles in the conflict.
U.S. allies and partners: Encouraged to maintain and deepen military, governance, and economic support for Ukraine.
U.S. policy framework: Signals congressional stance, potentially guiding executive branch actions related to sanctions and asset utilization (though the resolution itself does not authorize spending).

Procedural Timeline

Introduced: February 24, 2025.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (no floor passage or lawmaking authority at this stage).

Notes

As a resolution, the measure expresses policy and intent rather than creating new statutory spending or binding law.
Serves as a formal articulation of congressional support and policy direction regarding Ukraine and allied sanctions/asset-use policy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.