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S. 4728 116th Congress Senate

Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020

Official title: A bill to impose sanctions with respect to officials of the Government of the Russian Federation complicit in the poisoning of its citizens for political motives, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 24, 2020 Introduced by: Christopher A. Coons Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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 Latest action September 24, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020

This bill directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any current or former official of Russia's government involved in the August 20, 2020, poisoning of a Russian opposition leader or the subsequent cover-up of the poisoning. An individual or entity that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of such sanctions shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

In addition, the President shall report to Congress on the personal wealth of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his family members.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8507 Identical bill Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 21, 2020
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 24, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4728: Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4728/
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"S. 4728: Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4728/.
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