Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025
Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would require the U.S. President to impose sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that endanger the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine or prevent Ukraine from controlling it. Sanctions would include blocking visa access to the United States and freezing any U.S. property or assets these individuals or entities own.
The bill includes exceptions for international obligations, humanitarian aid, and efforts to restore Ukrainian control of the plant. **Who it affects:** The sanctions would primarily target Russian officials, military personnel, and other foreign nationals involved in threatening the nuclear facility's safety or Ukrainian control of operations. Indirectly, it may affect broader U.S.-Russia relations and international trade in nuclear or related sectors. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It requires additional review and debate before moving forward in the legislative process.
CRS Official Summary
Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons who endanger the integrity or safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine or who undermine Ukrainian operational control of the power plant. The bill provides certain exceptions to such sanctions (1) to comply with international obligations, (2) to provide humanitarian assistance, or (3) for those seeking to reestablish Ukrainian operational control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.