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Make Russia Pay Act

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7083

Bill 117 HR 7083, also known as the Make Russia Pay Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of holding Russia accountable for its aggressive actions on the international stage. The bill seeks to impose a series of sanctions on Russia in response to its interference in the 2016 US presidential election, its annexation of Crimea, and its support for separatist movements in Ukraine.

Specifically, the Make Russia Pay Act calls for the imposition of additional economic sanctions on Russian individuals and entities involved in these activities. It also seeks to restrict Russia's access to US financial markets and technology, as well as limit its ability to conduct business with US companies.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased support to Ukraine, including military assistance and training, in order to help the country defend itself against Russian aggression. It also calls for the US to work with its allies to coordinate a unified response to Russian aggression and to promote democracy and human rights in the region. Overall, the Make Russia Pay Act represents a bipartisan effort to hold Russia accountable for its actions and to protect US interests and those of its allies in the face of Russian aggression. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to send a strong message to Russia, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact of the sanctions on US businesses and the broader economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 7083

Make Russia Pay Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to liquidate all Russian assets seized by the United States and deposit the resulting funds into a Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund established by the bill. Treasury may use the funds to provide assistance to Ukraine, including by providing funding to Ukraine's government for humanitarian and security assistance.

Current Status of Bill HR 7083

Bill HR 7083 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2022. Bill HR 7083 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2022.  Bill HR 7083's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7083

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
30
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7083

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Europe
- European Union
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Foreign and international banking
- Foreign property
- Government trust funds
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military operations and strategy
- Reconstruction and stabilization
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Russia
- Sanctions
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7083

Make Russia Pay Act
Make Russia Pay Act
To transfer seized Russian assets to a Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to use amounts in the Fund for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

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