To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican-PA)December 18, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

New sanctions would hit Russia if it refuses peace or invades Ukraine again.

This bill would impose strong new economic penalties on Russia. These would apply if Russia refuses peace talks with Ukraine, breaks a peace deal, or invades Ukraine again. The penalties would target Russian officials, banks, and key industries. They would also punish those who support Russia's war efforts or kidnap Ukrainian children.

What Would Change

Today, certain sanctions are in place against Russia. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly expand and strengthen these penalties, making them more comprehensive and targeting a wider range of Russian entities and individuals. It would also explicitly ban imports of Russian uranium and refined oil products, and allow for much higher import duties on all Russian goods.

Key Provisions

Blocks property and denies visas for top Russian government officials and those supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
Imposes strict sanctions on Russia's Central Bank and major state-owned financial institutions like Sberbank and Gazprombank.
Bans new investments in Russia by U.S. persons and prohibits U.S. financial institutions from processing transfers for the Russian government.
Bans the import of uranium from the Russian Federation and prohibits the import of refined energy products made from Russian crude oil.
Increases import duties on all goods from the Russian Federation, including oil and gas, to a rate of up to 500%.
Imposes sanctions on foreign persons who facilitate arms transfers from North Korea to Russia or help Russia's war efforts.

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HR 6856 · 119th Congress · December 18, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

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