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S. 1039 112th Congress Senate

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Official title: A bill to impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against Hermitage, and for other gross violations of human rights in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 24, 2012 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBank accounts, deposits, capitalCongressional oversightDepartment of the Treasury
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Detention of personsEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsU.S. and foreign investmentsViolent crimeVisas and passports
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 2012
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
Jul 23, 2012
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-191.
Jun 26, 2012
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 19, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3181-3182)
May 19, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3179-3181)
May 19, 2011
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action July 23, 2012

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish and update a list of each person the Secretary has reason to believe: (1) is responsible for, or benefitted financially from, the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, participated in related liability concealment efforts, or was involved in the criminal conspiracy uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky; or (2) is responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other human rights violations committed against individuals seeking to promote human rights or to expose illegal activity carried out by officials of the government of the Russian Federation.

Makes an alien on such list ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person.

Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest or if necessary for compliance with the Agreement between the United Nations (U.N.) and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on the list if such property and property interests are in the United States, come within the United States, or are in or come within the control of a U.S. person or entity. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver.

Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to Congress regarding actions taken pursuant to this Act.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4405 Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
  • S 3406 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Democratic 8 Republican 9
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 18, 2012
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jun 21, 2012
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 12, 2012
 R
Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · May 24, 2012
Burr, Richard
· Apr 18, 2012
 R
Lee, Mike
Utah · Mar 21, 2012
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 13, 2012
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 6, 2012
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jan 23, 2012
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Nov 10, 2011
DeMint, James
· Nov 10, 2011
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Nov 9, 2011
 R
Risch, James E.
Idaho · Sep 15, 2011
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Aug 2, 2011
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 19, 2011
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 19, 2011
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · May 19, 2011
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · May 19, 2011
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · May 19, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1039/
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"S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1039/.
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S. 1039, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1039/.
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