DeLauro Votes for Bill Aiding Ukraine, Strengthening Sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) this morning voted for the Ukraine Support Act, H.R. 4278. The bill would codify the sanctions President Obama has already announced and authorize him to impose new sanctions. It would also provide further assistance to Ukraine, including support for democracy and civil society building. The legislation now heads to the Senate.
“I am pleased the House of Representatives today joined in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion to support the Ukrainian people and make clear that President Putin’s actions are unacceptable. President Putin has a Cold War mentality that is not appropriate for the 21st Century, and there must be consequences to Russia’s violations of international law. I applaud the steps President Obama has taken thus far and encourage the Administration to take further steps—such as sanctioning Russia’s arms industry—while continuing to help strengthen Ukraine so its people can have a brighter future.”
DeLauro has cast multiple votes in support of the Ukrainian people this year, and co-sponsored H.Res. 447, which supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear. She also met recently with members of Connecticut’s Ukrainian community in New Haven.