Bill · H.R. 8222· House(119-HR-8222)
End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 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.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "End Russian Oil Windfalls Act" aims to nullify specific Treasury Department general licenses that authorized the delivery of Russian crude oil and petroleum products to India. The bill prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing future transactions related to the sale or delivery of such products. It mandates the President to impose sanctions, including asset blocking and visa revocations, on Russian persons involved in oil and gas extraction, refinement, or maritime transportation. Additionally, the Act requires regular reports regarding Russian oil exports and any involvement of Russian energy companies in the abduction or deportation of Ukrainian civilians.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill supports international efforts to restrict Russian energy revenue used for global conflicts.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates regular reporting on Russian oil exports and the involvement of energy companies in human rights abuses.
The opposite
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill imposes strict visa and entry prohibitions on individuals in the Russian energy sector.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3
The bill targets the profitability of Russian oil and gas extraction and refinement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Sanctions on Russian Energy Sectors: The bill targets Russian persons engaged in oil and gas extraction, production, or maritime transportation through asset blocking and visa restrictions (Section 3).
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Protection of Humanitarian Interests: The bill includes exceptions that prevent sanctions from being applied to the sale of food, medicine, medical devices, or the provision of humanitarian assistance (Section 3).
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Security Exceptions: Sanctions do not apply to authorized intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activities of the United States (Section 3).
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International Obligation Compliance: There is an exception to allow the admission of persons if it is necessary for the United States to comply with certain international obligations, such as those regarding the United Nations Headquarters (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Visa and Entry Restrictions: Russian persons involved in the oil and gas sectors face being deemed inadmissible to the United States, losing current visas, and being ineligible for documentation to enter the country (Section 3).
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Asset Blocking: The President is authorized to block and prohibit all transactions involving the property and interests of targeted Russian persons that are in or come within the United States (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 4/20/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 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
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada