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S. 4421119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 28, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: A bill to amend the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act to expand review by Congress of actions relating to sanctions imposed with respect to the Russian Federation.
Introduced:
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Congress would gain new power to review or block executive decisions to ease Russia sanctions, especially on energy trade, until Russia ends its war in Ukraine.
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This bill expands Congress's ability to review and potentially block White House decisions that would loosen or remove U.S. sanctions on Russia. The expanded oversight specifically covers Russian energy products like oil, natural gas, and petroleum, including special trade permits. The energy oversight stays in place until the Secretary of State certifies that Russia has ended the war in Ukraine and made a credible commitment to a fair peace deal that includes compensating Ukraine.
The bill directly affects the executive branch's ability to adjust Russia sanctions on its own. It also indirectly affects businesses and other countries that might seek U.S. permission to trade in Russian energy products.
Without this bill, the executive branch can make certain sanctions decisions with less congressional review. Adding oversight means those decisions could be delayed or blocked while Congress weighs in.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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