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HR7055Referred to Committee

Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-14
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.0% (667 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S000522

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27)Original· 2026-01-14

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.

2026-01-14

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would impose sanctions and other restrictions on Nicaragua's government and economy in response to concerns about human rights violations and democratic governance. The measures could include freezing assets of Nicaraguan officials, limiting trade, and restricting financial transactions, affecting both the Nicaraguan government and potentially American companies doing business there. The bill aims to pressure Nicaragua's leadership to change policies related to political freedoms and human rights.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

International Affairs
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