Senate Bill 4728
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 24, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4728
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020
This bill directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any current or former official of Russia's government involved in the August 20, 2020, poisoning of a Russian opposition leader or the subsequent cover-up of the poisoning. An individual or entity that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of such sanctions shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties.
In addition, the President shall report to Congress on the personal wealth of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his family members.
September 24, 2020
09/24/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
09/24/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:41 PM