End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Russian Oil Sales and Sanction Energy Companies
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. It is considered active but is not currently moving forward.
Legislative Progress
While there is strong support for punishing Russia, bills that restrict the Treasury Department's flexibility on sanctions often face pushback from the executive branch.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Russian nationals involved in the oil and gas industry would have their visas immediately revoked and be barred from entering the United States. This applies to anyone the Secretary of State or Secretary of Homeland Security has reason to believe is engaged in Russian oil extraction, refining, production, or maritime transport of petroleum products.
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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2 articlesHouse Democrats Introduce Legislation to Rescind Russian Oil Licenses and Expand Energy Sanctions
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and William R. Keating introduced the End Russian Oil Windfalls Act on April 9, 2026. The bill seeks to terminate existing licenses for Russian petroleum sales and impose comprehensive sanctions on Russian energy entities to restrict funding for the war in Ukraine.
Bill Would Kill OFAC Licenses for Russian Oil
The End Russian Oil Windfalls Act would terminate General Licenses 133 and 134A from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which permit the sale of Russian oil stranded at sea. It would also prevent the issuance of new licenses and sanction Russian oil companies.
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Congressional Bill
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End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
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