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Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7068

Bill 117 hr 7068, also known as the Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of targeting Russian gold exports. The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the mining, production, or sale of gold in Russia, in response to the country's aggressive actions on the international stage.

The Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022 specifically targets Russian gold exports by prohibiting the importation of Russian gold into the United States. This is intended to put pressure on the Russian government and its supporters by cutting off a significant source of revenue.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities found to be involved in the Russian gold industry, including freezing assets and prohibiting transactions with US persons. These sanctions are designed to further isolate Russia economically and deter further aggressive actions. Overall, the Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022 is a targeted piece of legislation aimed at using economic pressure to hold Russia accountable for its actions on the international stage. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the ongoing tensions between the US and Russia and protect US interests.

Congressional Summary of HR 7068

Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022 or the Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022

This bill prohibits a U.S. person from engaging in a transaction with a foreign person who purchases, transacts in, or transports Russian gold.

Current Status of Bill HR 7068

Bill HR 7068 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2022. Bill HR 7068 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2022.  Bill HR 7068's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7068

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7068

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Europe
- Financial services and investments
- Metals
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Russia
- Trade restrictions
- U.S. and foreign investments
- War and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7068

Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022
Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022
Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022
To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation.

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