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Sanctions for Crimea Connections: Asset Freeze and Travel Ban

This act imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities knowingly involved in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge connecting Russia to Crimea. This means such persons may face asset blocking in the U.S. and be denied entry, aiming to hinder Russian activities in occupied Crimea.
Key points
Asset Blocking: Individuals and entities involved in building or maintaining connections to Crimea may have their assets in the U.S. frozen.
U.S. Entry Ban: Such persons will be ineligible for visas or entry into the United States.
Sanctions Exceptions: The act includes exceptions for humanitarian aid, sales of food and medicine, and U.S. intelligence and national security activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_476
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-16