IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 66 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Cohen ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a coordinated and effective international response to the crisis in Ukraine and in support of the use of reparations paid by Russia for Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction efforts while ensuring that, to the extent possible, the burden of funding Ukraine’s reconstruction does not fall on United States taxpayers.

Whereas the United States is committed to promoting and upholding international peace, security, and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity; Whereas the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation is a blatant violation of these principles, causing an unprecedented threat to regional stability and global security; Whereas the people of Ukraine have the right to live free from foreign aggression and interference, and their sovereignty must be respected and protected; Whereas the United States has a long history of supporting Ukraine’s aspirations for democracy, self-determination, and integration into the international community; Whereas the United States recognizes the importance of a united international response to address and deter acts of aggression that undermine global order; Whereas Ukraine has taken significant steps towards democratic governance, human rights, and economic reforms, and has shown resilience in the face of external challenges; Whereas the people of Ukraine have demonstrated a strong desire for peace, stability, and cooperation with their neighbors; Whereas the invasion has led to widespread humanitarian suffering, displacement of civilians, and loss of life; and Whereas the United States condemns the use of military force to achieve political objectives and stands firmly against any attempts to redraw borders through aggression: Now, therefore, be it