To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# HR 436 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would prevent the U.S. government from spending federal money to support Russia's participation in the Group of Seven (G-7), a club of seven major world economies that includes the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The bill would also ban federal funding for any effort to bring Russia back into a reconstituted "Group of Eight" that includes Russia. Russia was suspended from the G-8 in 2014 after annexing Crimea from Ukraine. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects U.S. diplomatic and foreign policy operations.
It would limit how federal funds can be used in international negotiations and meetings involving Russia. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Sponsor Rep. William Keating (D-MA) introduced the legislation, which falls under the broader categories of diplomacy and international relations.
CRS Official Summary
This bill prohibits using federal funds to support or facilitate (1) Russia's participation in a Group of Seven (G-7) proceeding, or (2) a reconstituted Group of Eight (G-8) that includes Russia. (The G-7 is an informal group consisting of seven of the world's largest advanced economies. In 2014, the G-8 became the G-7 when Russia 's membership was suspended following Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine.)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.