Bill would force US sanctions lists to cross-check new names
In markupH.R. 4291Latest action
Sponsor: Randy Fine · Representative · FL
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Official title: Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill sets deadlines for federal agencies to share and review sanctions list additions across six lists.
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What does this do?
The Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act would require agencies to notify each other within 30 days when someone is added to one of six sanctions lists. Other agencies would then have 30 days to start reviewing that person or company for their own list and 90 days to decide. Agencies must also report to Congress yearly on compliance and how many names were added through this process.
Who does it affect?
It applies to federal agencies managing sanctions, including Treasury, Commerce, and Defense. Foreign individuals, companies, and organizations already sanctioned under one list, plus businesses doing international trade, are also affected.
Why does it matter?
Currently, sanctions lists operate separately, so a person or company flagged by one agency isn't automatically checked against others. This bill increases the chance that sanctioned entities face restrictions across multiple lists, and requires businesses to monitor updated lists more closely.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jul 2, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 2, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 3, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.