Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

H. Res. 16 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives declaring that Russia’s actions in Ukraine constitute genocide under the Genocide Convention. It cites specific acts (mass killings, serious bodily or mental harm, deliberate destruction of living conditions, measures to prevent births, and forcible transfers of Ukrainian civilians, including children) and asserts there is state-level intent behind these crimes. The resolution also references Russian leadership’s statements and propaganda as evidence of intent. It then calls on the United States, with NATO and EU allies, to take measures to support Ukraine to prevent further genocide and to back international tribunals and investigations to hold Russian leaders and military personnel accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The measure is introductory and symbolic in nature, not a law and not a funding authorization.