H.R. 28 Summary

• Condemns Russia's military invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, and supports swift and severe economic sanctions imposed by President Biden's administration.

• Calls for an immediate cease-fire and full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory.

• Directs state agencies to cease business and government contracts with Russia or Belarus, and urges state officials to suspend work-related travel to these countries.

• Calls for Hawaii and its cities to cut all sister-city and sister-state relations with Russian or Belarusian cities or provinces.

• Supports the right of Russian people to protest the war and demands the immediate release of those detained in Russia for expressing desire for peace.