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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.
2/13/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 436
Bill 119 HR 436, also known as the "Russian Federation G7 Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven (G7) meetings. The G7 is an international organization consisting of the world's major advanced economies, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
The bill prohibits the allocation of any Federal funds to be used for the purpose of supporting or enabling Russia's involvement in G7 meetings. This includes funding for travel expenses, accommodations, or any other costs associated with Russia's participation in G7 summits.
The rationale behind this legislation is to hold Russia accountable for its actions on the international stage, particularly in light of its annexation of Crimea in 2014 and ongoing aggression in Ukraine. By restricting Federal funding for Russia's participation in the G7, the bill aims to send a clear message that the United States does not condone Russia's behavior and will not support its inclusion in international forums. In addition to prohibiting Federal funds from being used to support Russia's participation in the G7, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 HR 436 seeks to limit Russia's influence in international affairs by restricting its participation in the G7, a key forum for discussing global economic and political issues among major world powers.
The bill prohibits the allocation of any Federal funds to be used for the purpose of supporting or enabling Russia's involvement in G7 meetings. This includes funding for travel expenses, accommodations, or any other costs associated with Russia's participation in G7 summits.
The rationale behind this legislation is to hold Russia accountable for its actions on the international stage, particularly in light of its annexation of Crimea in 2014 and ongoing aggression in Ukraine. By restricting Federal funding for Russia's participation in the G7, the bill aims to send a clear message that the United States does not condone Russia's behavior and will not support its inclusion in international forums. In addition to prohibiting Federal funds from being used to support Russia's participation in the G7, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 HR 436 seeks to limit Russia's influence in international affairs by restricting its participation in the G7, a key forum for discussing global economic and political issues among major world powers.
Congressional Summary of HR 436
This bill prohibits using federal funds to support or facilitate (1) Russia's participation in a Group of Seven (G-7) proceeding, or (2) a reconstituted Group of Eight (G-8) that includes Russia. (The G-7 is an informal group consisting of seven of the world's largest advanced economies. In 2014, the G-8 became the G-7 when Russia 's membership was suspended following Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 436
Bill HR 436 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 436 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HR 436's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 436
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 436
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 436
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.
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