A bill to impose sanctions with respect to officials of the Government of the Russian Federation complicit in the poisoning of its citizens for political motives, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.
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