Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-20T08:07:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8433 Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/20/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8433

H.R. 8433 in the 119th Congress, introduced on April 22, 2026, is a bill that aims to compel the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to collaboratively submit a report detailing the Russian Federation government's actions pertaining to the violation of religious freedoms in Ukraine and its occupied territories. The bill further mandates the President to impose all applicable sanctions on foreign individuals identified to have participated in such violative activities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8433

Bill HR 8433 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8433 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8433's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 22, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8433

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8433

To require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to jointly submit a report on efforts by the Government of the Russian Federation to persecute, suppress, discriminate, or otherwise violate the religious freedoms of Ukraine and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, to require the President to impose all applicable sanctions with respect to foreign persons certified to have engaged in such efforts, and for other purposes.