Stand United: Pass the Bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act Now
The American Ukraine Committee (AmUkr) calls on Congress to bring the Sanctioning Russia Act to an immediate vote and urges every Member in both chambers to support it.
This bill is the moment to turn symbolic congressional support into binding law. Built on a foundation of strong bipartisan co-sponsorship and backed by the White House, it represents a rare, united front in Washington. It is also the path to the outcome championed by its chief architect, the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who led this effort and urged building maximum leverage over the Kremlin to make a just, lasting peace possible.
What the Legislation Does
The bill follows a simple logic: aggression must cost more than it pays. It is targeted, enforceable, and costs American taxpayers nothing:
Mandates Sanctions: Targets Russia’s leadership, financial institutions, and defense industry.
Cracks Down on Evasions: Targets the "shadow fleet" used to bypass energy restrictions.
Holds Enablers Accountable: Targets countries keeping the Kremlin's budget afloat through oil and gas purchases, while protecting partners cutting their dependence.
Our Call to Action
To send an unmistakable message of American resolve to Moscow, the American
Ukraine Committee urges Congress to:
Pass the Sanctioning Russia Act without weakening amendments.
Secure floor time in both chambers before the August recess.
Stand publicly and united behind this bipartisan legislation.