United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 5 R cosponsors

S 4421 — NOPE Act of 2026

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

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Countering russian influence in europe and eurasia · 22 U.S.C. ch. 102 1 section
  • § 9511 Congressional review of certain actions relating to sanctions imposed with respect to the Russian Federation Amends

    22 U.S.C. § 9511 — at 9511(a)(2)(B)(i), 9511(a)(2), and 9511(b)(3)

    The law today

    (a) Submission to Congress of proposed action (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, before taking any action described in paragraph (2), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report that describes the proposed action and the reasons for that action. (2) Actions described (A) In general An action described in this paragraph is— (i) an action to terminate the application of any sanctions described in subparagraph (B); (ii) with respect to sanctions described in subparagraph (B) imposed by the President with respect to a person, an action to waive the application of those sanctions with respect to that person; or (iii) a licensing action that significantly alters United States’ 1 foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation. (B) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this subparagraph are— (i) sanctions provided for under— (I) this chapter or any provision of law amended by this title, including the Executive orders codified under section 9522 of this title; (II) the Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 8901 et seq.); or (III) the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 8921 et seq.); and (ii) the prohibition on access to the properties of the Government of the Russian Federation located in Maryland and New York that the President ordered vacated on December 29, 2016. (3) Description of type of action Each report submitted under paragraph (1) with respect to an action described in paragraph (2) shall include a description of whether the action— (A) is not intended to significantly alter United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation; or (B) is intended to significantly alter United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation. (4) Inclusion of additional matter (A) In general Each report submitted under paragraph (1) that relates to an action that is intended to significantly alter United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation shall include a description of— (i) the significant alteration to United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation; (ii) the anticipated effect of the action on the national security interests of the United States; and (iii) the policy objectives for which the sanctions affected by the action were initially imposed. (B) Requests from banking and financial services committees The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate or the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives may request the submission to the Committee of the matter described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) with respect to a report submitted under paragraph (1) that relates to an action that is not intended to significantly alter United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation. (5) Confidentiality of proprietary information Proprietary information that can be associated with a particular person with respect to an action described in paragraph (2) may be included in a report submitted under paragraph (1) only if the appropriate congressional committees and leadership provide assurances of confidentiality, unless such person otherwise consents in writing to such disclosure. (6) Rule of construction Paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall not be construed to require the submission of a report under paragraph (1) with respect to the routine issuance of a license that does not significantly alter United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation. (b) Period for review by Congress (1) In general During the period of 30 calendar days beginning on the date on which the President submits a report under subsection (a)(1)— (A) in the case of a report that relates to an action that is not intended to significantly alter United States foreign policy with regard to the Russian Federation, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of t...

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The bill expands the congressional review process for sanctions related to the Russian Federation, particularly addressing energy products and specific actions taken during a national emergency.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)(B)(i)

    ; or → ;

    This change updates the list of sanctions subject to review by replacing a conjunction with a semicolon.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)(B)(i)

    ; and → ; or

    This change modifies the list to include an additional executive order regarding Russian foreign activities.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)(B)

    (IV) any Executive order addressing the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation).

    This addition includes new sanctions related to actions under Executive Order 14024.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)

    ; or → ;

    This change updates the conjunction in the list of actions regarding sanctions.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)

    . → ; or

    This opens up for the inclusion of new actions regarding energy-related sanctions.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)

    (iv) an action, including a licensing action, taken during the period described in subparagraph (C) relating to the application of sanctions described in subparagraph (B) with respect to crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas, or other energy products of Russian Federation origin.

    This addition specifies that actions relating to energy products will also be subject to congressional review.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2)

    (C) Period for review for energy-related actions.--The period described in this subparagraph is the period-- (i) beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and (ii) ending on the date on which the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence, certifies to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership that the Government of the Russian Federation has ended its war in Ukraine and credibly committed to a just peace settlement that includes compensating Ukraine for war damages.

    This establishes a specific review period for energy-related sanctions actions.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(b)(3)

    unless a joint resolution → unless-- (A) a joint resolution

    This clarifies the conditions under which the President may take action during the review period.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(b)(3)

    . → ; or

    This allows for an additional condition under which actions may be taken.

  • 22 U.S.C. 9511(b)(3)

    (B) the action relates to crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas, or other energy products of Russian Federation origin to be used-- (i) for the preservation of the health or safety of the crew of an energy transport vessel; (ii) for emergency repairs or environmental mitigation or protection activities relating to an energy transport vessel; or (iii) to address an urgent need to mitigate an economic impact in a foreign jurisdiction other than the Russian Federation.

    This addition specifies conditions under which actions related to energy products may occur during the review period.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4421?
S 4421 is sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Republican), Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), Kaine, Tim (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Wicker, Roger F. (Republican), Tillis, Thomas (Republican), Cruz, Ted (Republican), Scott, Rick (Republican), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), and Gallego, Ruben (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4421?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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