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House Bill 8718
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 7, 2026
Overview
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The bill addresses Russia's recruitment of African nationals for combat in Ukraine, aiming to create a sanctions list for individuals and governments involved. Sanctions include property blocking and visa denial, with exceptions for humanitarian and national security reasons. The President can terminate sanctions. The bill reflects Congress's human rights concerns and aims to hold accountable those involved in the recruitment. Sanctions imposed will end five years after enactment.

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Introduced
May 7, 2026
Latest Action
May 7, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8718
Congress
119
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
Republican
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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Actions (2)
05/07/2026
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.
05/07/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8718 119 Countering Russias Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act
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May 15, 2026 6:08:58 PM