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Codifying Russia Sanctions: New Rules and Exceptions

This bill aims to make existing sanctions against Russia a permanent part of U.S. law, making them harder to lift. Citizens might feel an indirect impact on the global economy and international relations, but direct consequences for their daily lives are minimal. However, the bill includes exceptions for humanitarian aid, food, and medicine.
Key points
Sanctions against Russia, previously enacted by presidential orders, become permanent law, increasing their durability.
The President can only lift sanctions on a specific person or entity under strict conditions and after notifying Congress.
The bill includes exceptions allowing for the import of goods, entry into the U.S. for diplomatic or security purposes, and the provision of humanitarian aid, food, medicine, and medical devices to Russia.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10368
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10368.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sanctions against Russia, previously enacted by presidential orders, become permanent law, increasing their durability.
  • The President can only lift sanctions on a specific person or entity under strict conditions and after notifying Congress.
  • The bill includes exceptions allowing for the import of goods, entry into the U.S. for diplomatic or security purposes, and the provision of humanitarian aid, food, medicine, and medical devices to Russia.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Economy Security