To impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-1751| House
| Updated: 3/29/2017
Alexander X. Mooney
Republican Representative
West Virginia
Committees (7)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian defense or intelligence sectors; (2) invests specified amounts in Russian petroleum or natural gas resources, energy export pipelines, or civil nuclear projects; (3) purchases or facilitates the issuance of Russian sovereign debt; or (4) contributes to Russia's ability to privatize state-owned assets. The Department of Homeland Security shall conduct public service campaigns to educate the people of the United States on cyber security threats and protective online practices. No federal agency shall take any action that recognizes: (1) Russian sovereignty over Crimea, or (2) the independence of South Ossetia or Abkhazia from Georgia. It is U.S. policy to assist Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Specified executive orders imposing Ukraine-related sanctions shall remain in effect. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the countries of Europe and Eurasia should redouble efforts to build resilience within their political systems and civil society to counter Russian efforts to undermine democratic institutions. The Department of State shall report to Congress regarding Russian-controlled media outlets. The bill establishes in the Treasury the Europe and Eurasia Democracy and Anti-Corruption Fund. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a task force within the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that focuses on illicit Russian-linked financial flows that interact with the U.S. financial system.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 115-94Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-55.
International Affairs
AlliancesAsiaAviation and airportsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBelarusBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPublic contracts and procurementRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
To impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-1751| House
| Updated: 3/29/2017
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian defense or intelligence sectors; (2) invests specified amounts in Russian petroleum or natural gas resources, energy export pipelines, or civil nuclear projects; (3) purchases or facilitates the issuance of Russian sovereign debt; or (4) contributes to Russia's ability to privatize state-owned assets. The Department of Homeland Security shall conduct public service campaigns to educate the people of the United States on cyber security threats and protective online practices. No federal agency shall take any action that recognizes: (1) Russian sovereignty over Crimea, or (2) the independence of South Ossetia or Abkhazia from Georgia. It is U.S. policy to assist Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Specified executive orders imposing Ukraine-related sanctions shall remain in effect. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the countries of Europe and Eurasia should redouble efforts to build resilience within their political systems and civil society to counter Russian efforts to undermine democratic institutions. The Department of State shall report to Congress regarding Russian-controlled media outlets. The bill establishes in the Treasury the Europe and Eurasia Democracy and Anti-Corruption Fund. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a task force within the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that focuses on illicit Russian-linked financial flows that interact with the U.S. financial system.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 115-94Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-55.
Alexander X. Mooney
Republican Representative
West Virginia
Committees (7)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
International Affairs
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AlliancesAsiaAviation and airportsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBelarusBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingNuclear powerOil and gasPipelinesPublic contracts and procurementRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity