Bill · H.R. 8219· House(119-HR-8219)
BLOCK PUTIN Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2984)
- Sponsored by
- Marcy Kaptur
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "BLOCK PUTIN Act" aims to encourage Hungary to end its reliance on Russian energy and prevent it from obstructing financial or security assistance to Ukraine. The bill targets senior officials of the Hungarian Government who facilitate Russian oil or gas imports or work to delay assistance to Ukraine. These officials would face sanctions, including the blocking of their property and the revocation of their visas. Sanctions may be avoided if Hungary implements a time-bound plan to diversify its energy sources and ceases its obstruction of aid to Ukraine. Additionally, the bill requires a report regarding any U.S. Government facilitation of Hungarian purchases of Russian energy.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill seeks to strengthen the unity of the European Union and NATO by pressuring Hungary to end its obstruction of aid.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates a report on U.S. government facilitation of Hungarian purchases of Russian energy.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+3
The bill aims to reduce European dependence on Russian fossil fuels by targeting those who facilitate its import.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Diversification of Energy Sources: The bill encourages countries to move away from Russian energy, which the text notes as a strategic risk due to the invasion of Ukraine (Section 2).
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Support for Ukraine: By targeting those who obstruct financial or security assistance, the bill seeks to ensure that aid for Ukraine's military and budget can proceed through various mechanisms (Section 2, Section 3).
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Humanitarian Protections: The bill ensures that sanctions do not interfere with the sale of food, medicine, or the provision of humanitarian assistance (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Sanctions on Senior Officials: Senior officials of the Government of Hungary could have their property blocked and their visas revoked, making them inadmissible to the United States (Section 4).
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Visa and Entry Restrictions: Individuals targeted by the act are made ineligible for visas, admission, or parole, and any current entry documentation would be cancelled immediately (Section 4).
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 Veterans Benefits+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2984)
- 4/9/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire