H.Res. 240 — Introduced in House

IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 240 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2023Mr. Williams of New York (for himself and Mr. Costa) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone. Whereas United States European Command released footage confirming that 2 Russian Su–27 fighter jets acted unprofessionally and in a reckless manner; Whereas a United States Air Force drone was acting safely and responsibly in international airspace and in accordance with international law; and Whereas the 2 fighter jets released fuel and bumped into the drone, resulting in the drone crash-landing in the Black Sea: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the reckless actions of the Russian military; and (2) recognizes that Russian attempts to recover the drone are a threat to the national security of the United States.