To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

This bill authorizes the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on any member of Russia's parliament who voted on February 15, 2022, to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Bill 117 hr 6842, also known as the "Russian Parliament Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions on members of the Russian Federation's parliament who voted in favor of a resolution urging President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as independent states. The bill specifically targets those who supported this resolution on February 15, 2022.

The sanctions outlined in the bill are intended to hold these individuals accountable for their actions and deter further aggression towards Ukraine. By targeting specific members of the Russian parliament, the bill aims to send a clear message that the United States condemns any efforts to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Overall, the Russian Parliament Sanctions Act seeks to use targeted sanctions as a tool to address and deter actions that threaten international peace and security. It reflects the United States' commitment to upholding democratic values and supporting Ukraine in the face of external threats.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6842

Introduced on
2022-02-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/25/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill authorizes the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on any member of Russia's parliament who voted on February 15, 2022, to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Bill 117 hr 6842, also known as the "Russian Parliament Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions on members of the Russian Federation's parliament who voted in favor of a resolution urging President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as independent states. The bill specifically targets those who supported this resolution on February 15, 2022.

The sanctions outlined in the bill are intended to hold these individuals accountable for their actions and deter further aggression towards Ukraine. By targeting specific members of the Russian parliament, the bill aims to send a clear message that the United States condemns any efforts to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Overall, the Russian Parliament Sanctions Act seeks to use targeted sanctions as a tool to address and deter actions that threaten international peace and security. It reflects the United States' commitment to upholding democratic values and supporting Ukraine in the face of external threats.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Europe•
Foreign property•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents•
Russia•
Sanctions•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
Ukraine•
Visas and passports•
War and emergency powers

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Latest Summary3/10/2022

This bill authorizes the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on any member of Russia's parliament who voted on February 15, 2022, to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukr...


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.