Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8507
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 2, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 2, 2020
Latest Action
Oct 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8507
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Tennessee
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House 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.

Text (1)
October 2, 2020
Actions (3)
10/05/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
10/02/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and 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.
10/02/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:35 PM