Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.

House Resolution 240 is a formal statement by the House of Representatives condemning the Russian military for its role in the March 2023 downing of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea. The resolution officially characterizes Russia’s actions as reckless and provocative while reaffirming that the United States will continue to operate aircraft in international airspace. While this measure does not create new laws or authorize military funding, it serves as a diplomatic signal of congressional unity regarding national security and the protection of U.S. assets abroad.