Bill · H.R. 6856· House(119-HR-6856)
Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 54
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025, imposes strict sanctions and economic measures against the Russian Federation if the Russian government refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates an agreement, or launches another military invasion. It blocks property and denies visas for top Russian officials and persons supporting Russia's defense industrial base or war efforts. The legislation also bans financial transactions, new investments, energy exports, and the import of Russian uranium and certain oil products into the United States. Furthermore, it increases import duties on goods from Russia up to 500 percent ad valorem and repeals the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Finally, the bill outlines specific exceptions for humanitarian assistance, intelligence activities, and space operations involving NASA.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens ties with allies like Ukraine through economic support and collective sanctions.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill includes sanctions to protect Ukrainian children from kidnapping and wrongful repatriation.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The bill uses economic statecraft to pressure Russia toward a peace agreement.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes significant trade restrictions and duty increases that may impact businesses involved in Russian energy or trade.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Humanitarian Aid: Under Section 116(a), the bill ensures that sanctions and other measures do not apply to the conduct or facilitation of transactions for agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, and humanitarian assistance, which benefits vulnerable populations who rely on essential supplies.
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Upholding Accountability for Human Rights Abuses: Under Section 114, the President is required to impose sanctions on all foreign persons who have directed or participated in the kidnapping and wrongful patriation of Ukrainian children, holding wrongdoers accountable for severe abuses against children.
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Exemptions for Space Operations: Under Section 116(k), the legislation carves out an exception for the activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, ensuring that space launches and related non-Department of Defense contracts are not impeded.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Higher Costs on Imported Goods: Under Section 115, the President is required to increase the rate of duty for all goods imported into the United States from Russia to a rate of up to 500 percent ad valorem, which could result in increased financial burdens or higher prices for certain imported goods used by individuals and businesses.
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Stricter Energy and Investment Prohibitions: Under Section 107 and Section 108, United States persons face strict prohibitions on new investments in Russia, exporting energy products to Russia, and investing in the Russian energy sector, which may negatively impact workers or companies previously engaged in these markets.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Business Owners-3
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 4/23/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/22/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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