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BillHR 8219 · 119

BLOCK PUTIN Act

Introduced
Apr 9, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Blocks financial transactions and imposes sanctions on Russian officials and entities, including President Putin. Requires the President to impose these sanctions unless certain conditions are met.

Sponsored By

Marcy Kaptur
Democrat · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 9, 2026
  2. Apr 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Russian officials, including President Putin, and entities by restricting their access to the US financial system and imposing economic sanctions. It also impacts US businesses and individuals who engage in financial transactions with these sanctioned entities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedApr 9, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Latest ActionSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2984)
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.