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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, establishes a comprehensive set of sanctions and economic measures targeting the Russian Federation in response to potential military aggression against Ukraine. The bill requires the President to make periodic determinations about Russian actions, such as refusing to negotiate peace, violating peace agreements, or initiating military invasions. If such actions occur, the bill mandates sweeping sanctions, including blocking financial assets of Russian government officials, prohibiting U.S. financial institutions from investing in Russian entities, banning Russian entities from U.S. securities exchanges, and imposing massive duties (up to 500%) on Russian imports. The sanctions also extend to international financial messaging systems, energy sector investments, uranium imports, and even countries trading with Russia. Key provisions include targeting specific Russian government and military leaders, blocking financial transactions, restricting travel, and imposing economic penalties. The bill allows for termination of sanctions if Russia verifiably ceases aggressive actions and enters a peace agreement with Ukraine, but includes mechanisms for immediate reimposition of sanctions if violations occur. Humanitarian assistance and certain intelligence activities are exempted from these sanctions, demonstrating a nuanced approach to limiting Russian actions while protecting civilian populations.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (85)
Lindsey Graham (R)*,
Angela Alsobrooks (D),
Tammy Baldwin (D),
John Barrasso (R),
Michael Bennet (D),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
John Curtis (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
John Fetterman (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Jon Husted (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Justice (R),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Andy Kim (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
James Lankford (R),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Ed Markey (D),
Mitch McConnell (R),
David McCormick (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Brian Schatz (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tim Sheehy (R),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 04/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1241/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1241/BILLS-119s1241is.pdf |
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