VoterlyH.R. 596: Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-01-16
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 25
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] introduced H.R. 596. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 596? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 596 do?
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 prohi…
Who sponsored H.R. 596?
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 596?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 596 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.