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Congress·In Committee·13 days ago

Scheduling a Vote on Russia Sanctions

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Key Points

  • Representative Fitzpatrick introduced this resolution to set the rules for debating a bill that would place new sanctions on Russia.
  • The main bill being discussed would punish the Russian government if they refuse to negotiate for peace with Ukraine or if they break future peace deals.
  • This procedural step decides how long lawmakers can talk about the bill and ensures a final vote can happen quickly.
  • By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives clears the path to officially vote on whether to increase pressure on Russia.

Milestones

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Feb 17, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Feb 17, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6856) to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHRES 1067
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Rules.

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