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A bill to reauthorize and expand the imposition of sanctions under the Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
Last Action
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Expands and renews sanctions under the Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018. Requires the President to impose sanctions on Nicaragua unless certain conditions are met.

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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 7, 2026
    Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
  2. Committee on Foreign Relations
  3. Aug 7, 2026You Are Here

    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 the government of Nicaragua and Nicaraguan businesses by limiting their access to US investment and trade. It also impacts US companies and investors who do business with Nicaragua, as they will be subject to new restrictions and regulations.

Cosponsors (1)

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