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US HR6856

US HR6856
Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025

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Introduced
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
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, the "Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025," aims to impose significant sanctions and other measures on the Russian Federation if it refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates such an agreement, or initiates another military invasion. Key provisions include imposing sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with or supporting the Russian government, including officials, defense industry participants, oligarchs, and those involved in cyberattacks or human rights abuses against Ukrainians. It also targets financial institutions connected to the Russian government, prohibits certain fund transfers, and prevents Russian entities from being traded on U.S. stock exchanges. The bill further restricts U.S. investments in Russia, particularly in its energy sector, and prohibits the purchase of Russian sovereign debt. Additionally, it aims to end loopholes in Russian oil imports, imposes sanctions on cooperation between Russia and North Korea, and targets individuals involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children. The bill also mandates increased duties on goods imported from Russia, up to 500 percent, while outlining exceptions for humanitarian aid, intelligence activities, and certain other essential transactions. The President has the authority to waive these sanctions under specific conditions and reporting requirements, and the bill includes provisions for the termination of sanctions if Russia meets certain peace conditions. Finally, it repeals the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (62)

Brian Fitzpatrick (R)*,  Jake Auchincloss (D),  Don Bacon (R),  Michael Baumgartner (R),  Julia Brownley (D),  Salud Carbajal (D),  Ed Case (D),  Steve Cohen (D),  Danny Davis (D),  Valerie Foushee (D),  Sylvia Garcia (D),  Laura Gillen (D),  Carlos Giménez (R),  Dan Goldman (D),  Maggie Goodlander (D),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Steny Hoyer (D),  Val Hoyle (D),  Jonathan Jackson (D),  Marcy Kaptur (D),  Tom Kean (R),  Bill Keating (D),  Robin Kelly (D),  Timothy Kennedy (D),  Jen Kiggans (R),  Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),  Rick Larsen (D),  George Latimer (D),  Mike Lawler (R),  Susie Lee (D),  Mike Levin (D),  Seth Magaziner (D),  Celeste Maloy (R),  John Mannion (D),  Sarah McBride (D),  Gregory Meeks (D),  Rob Menendez (D),  Grace Meng (D),  Blake Moore (R),  Joe Morelle (D),  Joe Neguse (D),  Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),  Frank Pallone (D),  Scott Peters (D),  Brittany Pettersen (D),  Nellie Pou (D),  Mike Quigley (D),  Deborah Ross (D),  Mary Gay Scanlon (D),  Brad Schneider (D),  Kim Schrier (D),  Eric Sorensen (D),  Greg Stanton (D),  Tom Suozzi (D),  Shri Thanedar (D),  Mike Thompson (D),  Dina Titus (D),  Jill Tokuda (D),  Paul Tonko (D),  Lori Trahan (D),  Mike Turner (R),  Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), 

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 12/18/2025)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation and Reform
Foreign Trade
  • ‐ Tariff and Import Restrictions
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
  • ‐ Human Rights
  • ‐ Specific Country and Regional Issues
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6856/all-info 12/19/2025
BillText https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6856/BILLS-119hr6856ih.pdf 04/21/2026
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