Bills · HR 2548
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2548International Affairs
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
INTRO APR 1· LAST ACTION APR 1
READING
24MIN
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155BIPARTISAN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it establishes a clear and forceful U.S. policy framework to respond to Russian aggression or intransigence concerning Ukraine. If passed, it would provide a standing mechanism for the U.S. to impose significant economic consequences without needing to pass new legislation each time Russia acts. This could serve as a powerful deterrent, signaling to Russia the high economic cost of refusing peace negotiations or renewing military aggression against Ukraine.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to substantial disruptions in global markets, particularly in energy and commodities, as U.S. and international companies adjust to the new sanctions regime. It reinforces the U.S. commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and aims to hold Russia accountable for its actions. If it doesn't become law, the U.S. would continue to rely on existing sanction authorities or new ad-hoc legislation to address future Russian actions, which might be perceived as a less predictable or less robust response.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to make a 'covered determination' every 90 days regarding Russia's actions towards Ukraine (refusing peace, violating agreements, or initiating invasion).
This establishes the trigger mechanism for all the bill's sanctions, making their imposition conditional and regularly reviewed.
PROVISION 02
Imposes broad financial sanctions on persons and entities affiliated with the Russian government, including prohibitions on U.S. investments benefiting Russia and transfers of funds involving Russia.
This aims to severely restrict Russia's access to international finance and prevent U.S. capital from supporting the Russian government.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits U.S. energy exports to and investments in Russia's energy sector, and bans the import of uranium from Russia, while imposing additional sanctions related to uranium.
These measures directly target key sectors of the Russian economy, reducing its revenue and ability to fund military actions.
PROVISION 04
Increases duties (taxes) on goods and services imported from the Russian Federation and imposes duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin oil, uranium, and petroleum products.
This provision applies direct economic pressure through trade, making Russian goods more expensive and discouraging other nations from supporting Russia's economy.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits Russian entities from being listed or traded on United States securities exchanges and bans international financial messaging systems from serving sanctioned Russian financial institutions.
These actions further isolate Russia from the global financial system, limiting its ability to raise capital and conduct international transactions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 155
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
86
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 81%
DEM 92 REP 63 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 1
Introduced in House
APR 1
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2548
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Last actionApr 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025
House BillHR 2548International Affairs
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
24 min
COSPONSORS
155
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
