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Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
4/30/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2548
If the Russian government fails to comply with the terms outlined in the bill, the United States will impose sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy, including energy, defense, and finance. These sanctions are intended to put pressure on the Russian government to engage in peaceful negotiations with Ukraine and to respect any agreements that are reached.
In addition to sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for increased military assistance to Ukraine and support for NATO allies in the region. This is meant to bolster Ukraine's ability to defend itself against further Russian aggression and to demonstrate the United States' commitment to the security of its allies in Eastern Europe. Overall, the Russian Federation Sanctions Act is a proactive measure aimed at deterring Russian aggression in Ukraine and promoting stability in the region. It sends a clear message to the Russian government that continued aggression will not be tolerated and that there will be consequences for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HR 2548
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
This bill imposes penalties on certain persons (individuals and entities) if the President determines that the Russian government or a person acting at Russia's direction is involved with (1) refusing to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine; (2) violating a negotiated peace agreement; (3) initiating another invasion of Ukraine; or (4) overthrowing, dismantling, or seeking to subvert the Ukrainian government.
If the President makes such a determination, the bill requires certain actions including
- the President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on specified persons such as the Russian president, certain Russian military commanders, and any foreign person that knowingly provides defense items to the Russian armed forces;
- the President must increase the rate of duty on all goods and services imported from Russia into the United States to at least 500% relative to the value of such goods and services;
- the President must increase the rate of duty on all goods and services imported into the United States from countries that knowingly engage in the exchange of Russian-origin uranium and petroleum products to at least 500% relative to the value of such goods and services;
- the Department of the Treasury must impose property-blocking sanctions on any financial institution organized under Russian law and owned wholly or partly by Russia, and any financial institution that engages in transactions with those entities; and
- the Department of Commerce must prohibit the export, reexport, or in-country transfer to or in Russia of any U.S.-produced energy or energy product.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2548
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Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
84Democrat Cosponsors
45Republican Cosponsors
39Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments
Noa Hsu
8 months ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could hurt our economy and make things more expensive for everyone. I wish they would think about the consequences before passing something like this. It just doesn't seem fair to me.
Legend Reese
7 months ago
I am deeply concerned about this new bill targeting Russia. It will only lead to more tension between our countries and could potentially harm our economy. I fear that these sanctions will have negative consequences for us in the short term.
Emilio Spivey
7 months ago
I support this bill. How will it impact me in the short term?
Mariah Watts
7 months ago
This new bill is making me so sad. It's gonna hurt our economy and make things harder for us. Why are they doing this to us? Can someone explain why this is happening?
