VoterlyH.Res. 956: Supporting the people of Ukraine.
117th Congress · Sponsored from New York · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution demands an immediate cease-fire and the full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory and expresses unequivocal support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also backs the continued use of sanctions to fully isolate the Putin regime economically and urges the United States and its allies and partners to deliver additional and immediate defensive security assistance to Ukraine.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2022-03-01
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 5
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] introduced H.Res. 956. 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. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]'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.Res. 956? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]'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.Res. 956 do?
This resolution demands an immediate cease-fire and the full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory and expresses unequivocal support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also backs the continued use of sanctions to fully isolate the Putin regime…
Who sponsored H.Res. 956?
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 956?
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.Res. 956 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.