Bills · HR 8219
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8219International Affairs
BLOCK PUTIN Act
This bill penalizes Hungarian leaders for obstructing aid to Ukraine and continuing to fund Russia's economy through energy purchases, while offering a path to lift these penalties if Hungary changes its policies.AI-written
INTRO APR 9· LAST ACTION APR 20
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tl;dr
AI-writtenImposes strict financial sanctions and travel bans on senior Hungarian officials if they continue to block international aid to Ukraine or maintain heavy imports of Russian oil and gas.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a major rift within the NATO alliance. Currently, Hungary is a member of NATO and the EU, yet it continues to provide billions of dollars to Russia for energy and has delayed critical security assistance to Ukraine. If this bill becomes law, it marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy by treating the leadership of a formal ally with the same types of sanctions typically reserved for hostile nations.
For the average person, this bill is about the effectiveness of global sanctions. If one country within a coalition continues to fund the target of those sanctions, the entire strategy is weakened. This bill is an attempt to close that loophole and ensure that the U.S. and its European partners are moving in the same direction regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Mandates sanctions on Hungarian officials who obstruct financial or security assistance to Ukraine.
It prevents individual leaders from using their political positions to stall international defense efforts.
PROVISION 02
Requires the President to sanction Hungarian officials who approve or facilitate Russian oil and gas imports.
This targets the primary source of revenue Russia uses to fund its military operations.
PROVISION 03
Blocks property and US-based assets of sanctioned individuals.
Personal financial consequences are often more effective than general diplomatic complaints.
PROVISION 04
Revokes U.S. visas and bans entry for targeted Hungarian officials.
It limits the ability of these officials to travel or conduct business within the United States.
PROVISION 05
Provides an exception if Hungary creates a plan to end Russian energy dependence by 2028.
This gives the Hungarian government a clear 'off-ramp' to avoid penalties by changing their policy.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
43
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 20
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2984)
APR 9
Introduced in House
APR 9
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
APR 9
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 8219
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 9, 2026
Last actionApr 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 9, 2026
House BillHR 8219International Affairs
BLOCK PUTIN Act
This bill penalizes Hungarian leaders for obstructing aid to Ukraine and continuing to fund Russia's economy through energy purchases, while offering a path to lift these penalties if Hungary changes its policies.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
