Congressional Ukraine Caucus


The Congressional Ukraine Caucus is a bipartisan caucus of the United States House of Representatives that was announced in June 1997 in Washington, D.C., nearly six years after Ukraine declared its independence.
Its mission is "organize an association of Members of Congress who share a common concern for building stronger bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United States." With the cooperation with the Ukrainian American community, the Caucus serves to lend support for Ukraine, beginning with democratization efforts and market-oriented reforms, and functions as a source of information for Members of Congress regarding events in Ukraine.
Its counterpart in the United States Senate is the Senate Ukraine Caucus, which was established in February 2015.

Members

Since its inception, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus has been composed of members of both the Democratic and Republican Parties.

Leadership

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Members

Relevant legislation

Leaders and members of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus have worked in the past toward the passing of legislation regarding Ukraine and issues that affect the surrounding region and its constituency in America. These efforts include, but are not limited to:
114th Congress:Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014Calling on the President to provide Ukraine with military assistance to defend its sovereignty and territorial integritySupporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their futureRecognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's act of declaration of independence from the Soviet UnionStability and Democracy for Ukraine Act or the STAND for Ukraine Act
113th Congress:Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fearCondemning the violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by military forces of the Russian FederationStrongly supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countriesStrongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic dominationSupport for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014