The No Oil Profits for Enemies Act of 2026 (NOPE Act) amends federal sanctions law to give Congress greater oversight of how the executive branch handles sanctions against Russia, particularly regarding energy products like crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum. The bill expands the types of Russian sanctions actions that require congressional review and creates a new review process specifically for energy-related sanctions decisions that will remain in effect until the Secretary of State certifies that Russia has ended its war in Ukraine and committed to compensating Ukraine for war damages. The legislation includes narrow exceptions allowing the executive branch to act without congressional approval in cases involving crew safety, emergency repairs to vessels, environmental protection, or addressing urgent economic needs in foreign countries other than Russia. The bill was introduced on April 28, 2026, with bipartisan support from seven senators and was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. No specific funding is authorized in the legislation, as it primarily creates procedural requirements for congressional review of existing sanction authorities.
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