To impose sanctions on foreign persons and foreign governments participating in or facilitating the recruitment of foreign nationals from African countries for the purpose of fighting in the war in Ukraine.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

2026-05-07

The proposal would punish foreign governments and individuals who recruit African citizens to fight in Ukraine's war through economic sanctions and other penalties. It targets recruitment networks and the people organizing them, aiming to stop the practice of bringing African nationals into the conflict. The measure would affect international recruiters, foreign governments involved in these operations, and potentially financial institutions that support such activities.