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A bill to impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-94| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2017
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (19)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John McCain (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ben Sasse (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian defense or intelligence sectors; (2) invests specified amounts in Russian petroleum or natural gas resources, energy export pipelines, or civil nuclear projects; (3) purchases or facilitates the issuance of Russian sovereign debt; or (4) contributes to Russia's ability to privatize state-owned assets. The Department of Homeland Security shall conduct public service campaigns to educate the people of the United States on cyber security threats and protective online practices. No federal agency shall take any action that recognizes: (1) Russian sovereignty over Crimea, or (2) the independence of South Ossetia or Abkhazia from Georgia. It is U.S. policy to assist Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Specified executive orders imposing Ukraine-related sanctions shall remain in effect. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the countries of Europe and Eurasia should redouble efforts to build resilience within their political systems and civil society to counter Russian efforts to undermine democratic institutions. The Department of State shall report to Congress regarding Russian-controlled media outlets. The bill establishes in the Treasury the Europe and Eurasia Democracy and Anti-Corruption Fund. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a task force within the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that focuses on illicit Russian-linked financial flows that interact with the U.S. financial system.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1751
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 27, 2017
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-55.
  • January 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1751
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • April 27, 2017
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-55.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1751: To impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2622: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to include all funds when issuing certain geographic targeting orders, and for other purposes.
AlliancesAsiaAviation and airportsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBelarusBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPublic contracts and procurementRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

A bill to impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-94| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2017
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian defense or intelligence sectors; (2) invests specified amounts in Russian petroleum or natural gas resources, energy export pipelines, or civil nuclear projects; (3) purchases or facilitates the issuance of Russian sovereign debt; or (4) contributes to Russia's ability to privatize state-owned assets. The Department of Homeland Security shall conduct public service campaigns to educate the people of the United States on cyber security threats and protective online practices. No federal agency shall take any action that recognizes: (1) Russian sovereignty over Crimea, or (2) the independence of South Ossetia or Abkhazia from Georgia. It is U.S. policy to assist Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Specified executive orders imposing Ukraine-related sanctions shall remain in effect. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the countries of Europe and Eurasia should redouble efforts to build resilience within their political systems and civil society to counter Russian efforts to undermine democratic institutions. The Department of State shall report to Congress regarding Russian-controlled media outlets. The bill establishes in the Treasury the Europe and Eurasia Democracy and Anti-Corruption Fund. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a task force within the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that focuses on illicit Russian-linked financial flows that interact with the U.S. financial system.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1751
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 27, 2017
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-55.
  • January 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1751
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • April 27, 2017
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-55.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (19)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John McCain (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ben Sasse (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1751: To impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2622: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to include all funds when issuing certain geographic targeting orders, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesAsiaAviation and airportsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBelarusBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPublic contracts and procurementRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity