Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6856) to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
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This resolution would set the rules for considering a bill to impose sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
What it does
This resolution proposes a framework for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 6856. That underlying bill would establish sanctions and other restrictive measures against the Russian Federation if its government refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates such an agreement, or launches a new military invasion of Ukraine.
Who is affected
The resolution identifies the Russian Federation as the primary entity subject to potential sanctions and measures if specific conditions regarding negotiations or military actions are not met. The Government of the Russian Federation is specifically named in relation to its role in negotiating a peace agreement with Ukraine. Additionally, the measure implicitly involves the nation of Ukraine as the counterparty in the described peace negotiations and as the subject of potential military invasion.
Key provisions
- Establishment of consideration procedures for H.R. 6856. This resolution sets forth the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider a bill related to sanctions against the Russian Federation.
- Authorization of sanctions for failure to negotiate. The underlying bill provides for the imposition of sanctions if the Russian government refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates an existing agreement, or initiates a new military invasion.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 6856, a separate legislative proposal concerning sanctions and measures related to the Russian Federation and its diplomatic and military actions toward Ukraine.
Stated purpose
This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider legislation that would impose sanctions and other restrictive measures against the Russian Federation. The underlying bill aims to address instances where the Russian government refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates such an agreement, or initiates further military invasions of Ukraine.