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To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the purpose of seizing the assets of certain Russian citizens, and for other purposes.
12/30/2022, 4:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6869
Bill 117 hr 6869, titled "To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the purpose of seizing the assets of certain Russian citizens, and for other purposes," is a proposed legislation that seeks to grant the President the authority to issue letters of marque and reprisal against specific Russian individuals in order to seize their assets.
The bill aims to target certain Russian citizens who are believed to be involved in activities that are detrimental to the interests of the United States. By issuing letters of marque and reprisal, the President would be able to authorize private individuals or entities to take action against these individuals and seize their assets as a form of punishment or retribution.
In addition to authorizing the issuance of letters of marque and reprisal, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these other purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6869 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the use of private individuals or entities to carry out actions against foreign individuals, as well as the potential implications for diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia.
The bill aims to target certain Russian citizens who are believed to be involved in activities that are detrimental to the interests of the United States. By issuing letters of marque and reprisal, the President would be able to authorize private individuals or entities to take action against these individuals and seize their assets as a form of punishment or retribution.
In addition to authorizing the issuance of letters of marque and reprisal, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these other purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6869 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the use of private individuals or entities to carry out actions against foreign individuals, as well as the potential implications for diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia.
Congressional Summary of HR 6869
This bill authorizes the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal to privately armed individuals and entities to seize the assets of certain Russian citizens.
Specifically, the holder of such a letter shall be authorized to employ all means reasonably necessary to seize any asset, such as a yacht or plane, outside of the United States that belongs to a Russian citizen on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6869
Bill HR 6869 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2022. Bill HR 6869 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2022. Bill HR 6869's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6869
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6869
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Europe
- Foreign property
- Licensing and registrations
- Russia
- Sanctions
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6869
To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the purpose of seizing the assets of certain Russian citizens, and for other purposes.
To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the purpose of seizing the assets of certain Russian citizens, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6869
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