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Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2021

Introduced: February 3, 2021 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2021

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 Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 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. The Department of State shall report to Congress on the circumstances of the February 27, 2015, assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.

What's happening now February 3, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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