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HONOR Act

USA119th CongressS-327| Senate 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act," or HONOR Act, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction for taxes paid or accrued to the Russian Federation. This measure is designed to prevent U.S. taxpayers from offsetting their domestic tax obligations with taxes paid to Russia, thereby increasing the financial cost of operating within that country. Specifically, the bill adds a new subparagraph to Section 901(j)(2) of the Code, making the denial applicable to the Russian Federation for a period commencing 30 days after the act's enactment. This period will conclude when the United States resumes normal trade relations with Russia, as determined by the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that these amendments will be applied without regard to any treaty obligation of the United States. The denial of deductions for such taxes will apply to taxes paid or accrued after 90 days following the act's enactment, while other provisions take effect immediately. This comprehensive approach aims to financially isolate the Russian Federation by eliminating tax benefits for U.S. entities operating there.

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Timeline
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5090
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S953; text: CR S953)
Mar 10, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 10, 2026
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 16, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 16, 2026
Received in the House.
Mar 16, 2026
Held at the desk.
  • January 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • September 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5090
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2026
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S953; text: CR S953)


  • March 10, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 10, 2026
    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 16, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 16, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • March 16, 2026
    Held at the desk.

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HONOR Act

USA119th CongressS-327| Senate 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
The "Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act," or HONOR Act, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction for taxes paid or accrued to the Russian Federation. This measure is designed to prevent U.S. taxpayers from offsetting their domestic tax obligations with taxes paid to Russia, thereby increasing the financial cost of operating within that country. Specifically, the bill adds a new subparagraph to Section 901(j)(2) of the Code, making the denial applicable to the Russian Federation for a period commencing 30 days after the act's enactment. This period will conclude when the United States resumes normal trade relations with Russia, as determined by the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that these amendments will be applied without regard to any treaty obligation of the United States. The denial of deductions for such taxes will apply to taxes paid or accrued after 90 days following the act's enactment, while other provisions take effect immediately. This comprehensive approach aims to financially isolate the Russian Federation by eliminating tax benefits for U.S. entities operating there.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5090
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S953; text: CR S953)
Mar 10, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 10, 2026
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 16, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 16, 2026
Received in the House.
Mar 16, 2026
Held at the desk.
  • January 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • September 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5090
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2026
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S953; text: CR S953)


  • March 10, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 10, 2026
    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 16, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 16, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • March 16, 2026
    Held at the desk.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Finance Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalEuropeIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsRussiaTariffs