Bill · H.R. 476· House(119-HR-476)
No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act" requires the President to impose sanctions on any foreign person who knowingly helps build, maintain, or repair a tunnel or bridge connecting the Russian mainland to the Crimean peninsula. These sanctions include blocking assets and prohibiting entry into the United States via visa denials or revocations. The bill notes that Russia has used Crimea to host troops and weapons during its invasion of Ukraine. It specifically mentions discussions between Russian and Chinese officials regarding a potential tunnel project. The Act provides specific exceptions for humanitarian aid and international obligations.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill supports allies of Ukraine by targeting Russian-linked infrastructure projects.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands presidential authority to impose specific financial and immigration sanctions.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
Targeted foreign persons face immediate visa revocation and inadmissibility.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill limits judicial review for determinations based on classified information.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Asset Protection and Sanctioning: The President can block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests belonging to targeted foreign persons if that property is in the United States or controlled by a United States person (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Immigration Control: The bill prevents certain individuals from entering the country by making them inadmissible and ineligible for visas or parole (Section 3(b)(2)(A)).
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Humanitarian Protections: The bill ensures that sanctions do not interfere with the sale of food, medicine, or medical devices, nor the provision of humanitarian assistance (Section 3(c)(2)).
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International Compliance: The law allows for the admission of individuals if it is necessary for the United States to meet specific international obligations, such as those regarding the United Nations headquarters (Section 3(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Visa Revocation: Individuals described in the act will have their current visas or entry documentation revoked immediately, which also cancels any other valid documentation they possess (Section 3(b)(2)(B)).
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Financial and Entry Burdens: Targeted foreign persons face the loss of their assets and the inability to enter or remain in the United States (Section 3(b)(1) and (b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process-2
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia