Bill would boost Congress oversight on Russia energy sanctions relief
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Sponsor: Ruben Gallego · Senator · AZ
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Official title: NOPE Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The NOPE Act of 2026 lets Congress review presidential moves to ease sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and other energy exports.
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What does this do?
This bill, the NOPE Act of 2026, expands Congress's power to review presidential actions on Russia sanctions, adding coverage of a 2021 and specifically decisions to ease sanctions on Russian crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas, or other energy products. The stricter review applies until the Secretary of State certifies Russia has ended its war in Ukraine and made a credible, fair peace commitment including payment for war damage. Exceptions let the president act quickly in urgent cases like crew safety, emergency ship repairs, or urgent economic harm abroad.
Who does it affect?
Affects policymakers, the energy industry, and countries impacted by Russian energy sanctions; it does not directly impact most everyday Americans.
Why does it matter?
It changes how much say Congress has over easing existing Russia sanctions, particularly energy-related ones, without creating any new sanctions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 28, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 28, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
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.