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Congress·In Committee·19 days ago

House Bill Would Sanction Foreign Buyers of Russian Oil to Slash Kremlin Energy Profits

Also known as: Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2026

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill aims to cut off money going to the Russian government by punishing foreign companies and individuals who buy or help sell Russian oil. If a foreign person or business is caught trading Russian petroleum, the U.S. government would freeze any money or property they have in the United States.
  • Foreign countries can avoid these punishments if they agree to follow specific rules. For example, they can put the money they owe for the oil into special accounts that can only be used to buy food or medicine, or they can pay a fee for every barrel of oil that goes directly into a fund to help Ukraine defend itself and rebuild.
  • The bill also targets the people who manage the oil trade. This includes chief executives and board members of companies that help move Russian oil around the world. Even if these companies are not based in the U.S., they could lose access to the American financial system if they help Russia sell its oil.
  • There is a strict rule regarding the price of the oil. Even if a country is helping Ukraine, they could still face sanctions if they buy Russian oil for more than a set 'price cap' determined by the Treasury Department. This is designed to make sure Russia cannot make a large profit on its energy exports.
  • These new rules would start 90 days after the bill becomes law and would stay in place for five years. The goal is to pressure countries to find other sources of energy or ensure that the money from Russian oil is used for humanitarian aid instead of conflict.
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Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

90 days after enactment

Sanctions on foreign buyers of Russian oil take effect

Any foreign person or company caught buying, facilitating, or financing Russian oil transactions would have their U.S. assets frozen. Energy markets could begin adjusting, potentially affecting gas prices.

270 days after enactment

Temporary port-specific exceptions expire

After 270 days, no more temporary exemptions for oil exported from specific Russian ports. This tightens the sanctions further and could lead to greater disruptions in global oil supply.

5 years after enactment

All sanctions and provisions sunset

The entire sanctions regime created by this bill would automatically expire five years after enactment, unless Congress renews it. This provides a defined endpoint for the policy.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7506
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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D: 4R: 1

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