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HR8219Referred to Committee

BLOCK PUTIN Act

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-09
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur
Democrat · OH · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2026-04-09

Bill Summary

Without specific subjects listed, this bill likely aims to impose sanctions or restrictions on Russian President Vladimir Putin or Russian government officials and entities in response to Russian actions. The bill has been referred to committees handling foreign affairs and legal matters, suggesting it would involve both international policy and domestic legal implementation. The exact impact would depend on what specific sanctions, asset freezes, or other measures the bill proposes.

Subjects

International Affairs
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