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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 3513Foreign Trade and International Finance

Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the economic leverage Russia has on the global stage, especially concerning its ability to fund ongoing conflicts or maintain its economy through oil sales. If this bill becomes law, it could further restrict Russia's oil revenues, potentially weakening its financial position and influencing its actions. It would also pressure other countries to either decrease their reliance on Russian oil or comply with specific payment structures that redirect funds towards humanitarian aid or Ukrainian support.

If the bill doesn't pass, foreign entities can continue to buy Russian oil without fear of U.S. sanctions, allowing Russia to continue profiting from these sales without additional restrictions on how the payments are handled. This bill represents a significant step in the U.S. strategy to use economic tools to respond to global conflicts and influence international trade practices related to energy.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in buying, importing, or supporting the trade of Russian crude oil or petroleum products.

This directly targets Russia's primary source of revenue by limiting who can deal with its oil.

PROVISION 02

Establishes an exception for countries that commit to significantly reducing Russian oil purchases and direct payments into special accounts strictly for humanitarian trade with Russia.

This provides a pathway for some countries to reduce reliance on Russian oil while maintaining essential trade and avoiding sanctions.

PROVISION 03

Creates another exception for countries that deposit a per-barrel payment from Russian oil purchases into an account for the benefit of Ukraine, to be used for rebuilding and defense.

This allows some Russian oil revenue to be redirected to support Ukraine, effectively turning a portion of Russia's sales into aid for its adversary.

PROVISION 04

Mandates regular congressional notification and certification for funds transferred from the Ukraine support account, including a mechanism for congressional disapproval.

Ensures transparency and accountability in how funds meant for Ukraine are managed and disbursed.

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DEC 16

Introduced in Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 3513

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedDec 16, 2025

Last actionDec 16, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025

Senate BillS 3513Foreign Trade and International Finance

Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025

INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025

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Introduced
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Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in buying, importing, or supporting the trade of Russian crude oil or petroleum products.

This directly targets Russia's primary source of revenue by limiting who can deal with its oil.

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Establishes an exception for countries that commit to significantly reducing Russian oil purchases and direct payments into special accounts strictly for humanitarian trade with Russia.

This provides a pathway for some countries to reduce reliance on Russian oil while maintaining essential trade and avoiding sanctions.

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Creates another exception for countries that deposit a per-barrel payment from Russian oil purchases into an account for the benefit of Ukraine, to be used for rebuilding and defense.

This allows some Russian oil revenue to be redirected to support Ukraine, effectively turning a portion of Russia's sales into aid for its adversary.

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Mandates regular congressional notification and certification for funds transferred from the Ukraine support account, including a mechanism for congressional disapproval.

Ensures transparency and accountability in how funds meant for Ukraine are managed and disbursed.

DEADLINES & DATES

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90 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Sanctions begin to be imposed.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment, and every 180 days thereafter

President must certify renewal of "isolate Russian funds" exception (country reduced purchases OR insufficient non-Russian supply).

Not fewer than 15 days before transfer

Secretary of State notifies Congress before transferring funds from the Ukraine support account.

Within 15 days of receipt of notification

Joint resolution of disapproval for Ukraine support account funds transfer can be enacted.

Not less frequently than every 90 days

Significant proportion of funds in Ukraine support account to be disbursed.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative/economic	Blocking and prohibiting all transactions in property and interests in property.	Any foreign person (including chief executive officers or board members) determined to be dealing in Russian crude oil/petroleum, facilitating related financial transactions, or materially assisting such activities.
administrative/economic	Blocking and prohibiting all transactions in property and interests in property.	Any foreign person responsible for or complicit in misusing the special humanitarian trade accounts for Russian oil payments.

GLOSSARY

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Sanctions: Economic or political penalties imposed by one country on another (or on specific individuals/entities) to pressure them to change their policies or actions.
Foreign person: Any individual, business, or organization that is not based in the United States.
Crude oil or petroleum products of Russian Federation origin: Unprocessed oil or refined fuels (like gasoline or diesel) that come from Russia.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): A U.S. law that allows the President to regulate international commerce after declaring a national emergency, often used to impose economic sanctions.
Facilitated financial transactions: Helping to process money transfers or other financial dealings, such as by providing banking services.
Materially assisted, sponsored, or provided material support: Giving significant help, endorsement, or resources (like funds, goods, or services) to an activity or a person.

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DEC 16, 25

Introduced in Senate

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DEC 16, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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