Ukraine Legislation Tracker

Apr 24

Weekly Report | Week of April 20–26, 2026 | 119th Congress

30
Total Bills
Tracked
11
Senate Bills
& Resolutions
22
House Bills
& Resolutions
2
New Bills
This Week

SECTION 1 — NEW BILLS INTRODUCED THIS WEEK

2 new Ukraine-related bills were introduced during the week of April 20–26, 2026: S. 4379 and H.R. 8433, collectively titled the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act.

These companion bills aim to address violations of religious freedom by the Russian Federation in Ukraine by requiring a joint report from the Departments of State and Defense and mandating sanctions against individuals responsible for such actions.

Human Rights & Religious Freedom

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 8433
        Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act
        Sen. Kennedy [R-LA]
        Apr 22, 2026
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
        5
      

        S. 4379
        Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act
        Rep. Wilson (R-SC-2)
        Apr 22, 2026
        Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
        1
      

  

S. 4379 — Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]

Total co-sponsors now: 1 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4379/cosponsors

H.R. 8433 — Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN-9]
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-1]
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH-9]
Rep. Don Bacon [R-NE-2]
Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL-5]

Total co-sponsors now: 5 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8433/cosponsors

SECTION 2.1 — COMPLETE BILL LIST BY CATEGORY
(119th Congress)

Legend: ■Yellow = new bill this week Green co-sponsor count = 50+ co-sponsors

🔴 KEY BILLS

Sanctions & Accountability — Russia

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 2548
        Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
        Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
        Apr 1, 2025
        Referred to Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
        154
      

        S. 1241
        Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
        Sen. Graham (R-SC)
        Apr 1, 2025
        Referred to Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
        84
      

        S. 2904
        SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2025 (Sanctioning Harborers And Dodgers Of Western Sanctions Act of 2025)
        Sen. Risch [R-ID]
        Sep 18, 2025
        Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326
        15
      

        H.R. 5797
        Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
        Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
        Oct 21, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        10
      

        S. 2978
        Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
        Sen. Graham (R-SC)
        Oct 7, 2025
        Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
        3
      

        H.R. 475
        Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025
        Rep. Meeks [D-NY-5]
        Jan 16, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        18
      

        H.R. 7506
        To Impose Sanctions with Respect to Foreign Persons Dealing in Russian Crude Oil Act
        Rep. McCaul [R-TX-10]
        Feb 11, 2026
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        6
      

        S. 3513
        Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025
        Sen. McCormick [R-PA]
        Dec 16, 2025
        Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
        5
      

        H.R. 476
        No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act
        Rep. Meeks [D-NY-5]
        Jan 16, 2025
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
        8
      

        H.R. 1677
        Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act
        Rep. Downing [R-MT-2]
        Feb 27, 2026
        Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
        1
      

        S.1490
        GHOST Act of 2025
        Sen. Ernst [R-IA]
        Apr 10, 2025
        Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
        1
      

        H.R.8106
        To impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes.
        Rep. Kean. [R-NJ-7]
        Mar 26, 2026
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services
        0
      

  

Energy & Economic Warfare

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 7095
        Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act
        Rep. Doggett [D-TX-37]
        Jan 15, 2026
        Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules
        19
      

        H.R. 7094
        No Aid for Russian Energy Act
        Rep. Doggett [D-TX-37]
        Jan 15, 2026
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary
        14
      

        H.R. 8222
        End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
        Rep. Meeks [D-NY-5]
        Apr 9, 2026
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary
        4
      

  

Strategic & Geopolitical Pressure

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 6856
        Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025
        Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
        Dec 18, 2025
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
        32
      

        H.R. 4346
        Preventing the Escalation of Armed Conflict in Europe Act of 2025 (PEACE Act of 2025)
        Rep. Nunn (R-IA-3)
        Jul 10, 2025
        Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 277
        4
      

  

SECTION 3 — NEW CO-SPONSORS ADDED THIS WEEK

H.R.6856 — Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025

Rep. Dina N. Titus (D-NV-1)
Rep. Seth M. Magaziner (D-RI-2)
Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2)
Rep. Val T. Hoyle (D-OR-4)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)
Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY-4)
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2)
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)
Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-1)
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-2)
Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (D-HI-2)

Total co-sponsors now: 32 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6856/cosponsors

S.2918 — REPO Implementation Act of 2025

Sen. Mike S. Rounds (R-SD)
Sen. Peter F. Welch (D-VT)

Total co-sponsors now: 18 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2918/cosponsors

H.R.5835— REPO Implementation Act of 2025

Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3)
Rep. Mike E. Levin (D-CA-49)

Total co-sponsors now: 24 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5835/cosponsors

H.R.5797 — Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

Rep. Mike E. Levin (D-CA-49)
Rep. Dina N. Titus (D-NV-1)

Total co-sponsors now: 10 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5797/cosponsors

H.R.8222 — End Russian Oil Windfalls Act Ukraine Act

Rep. Marcy C. Kaptur (D-OH-9)
Rep. Mike B. Quigley (D-IL-5)
Rep. Dina N. Titus (D-NV-1)

Total co-sponsors now: 4 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8222/cosponsors

H.Res. 564 — Calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine

Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22)
Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)

Total co-sponsors now: 36 | Full list: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/564/cosponsors

SECTION 2.2 — COMPLETE BILL LIST BY CATEGORY
(119th Congress)

Legend: ■ Yellow = new bill this week Bold green co-sponsor count = 50+ co-sponsors

🟡 OTHER LEGISLATIONS

Oversight & Accountability — Ukraine Aid & Policy

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 5835
        REPO Implementation Act of 2025
        Rep. Wilson (R-SC-2)
        Oct 24, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        24
      

        S. 2918
        REPO Implementation Act of 2025
        Sen. Whitehouse (D-RI)
        Aug 19, 2025
        Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243
        15
      

        H.R. 436
        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.
        Rep. Keating [D-MA-9]
        Jan 15, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        16
      

        H.R. 1601
        Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act
        Rep. Connolly [D-VA-11]
        Feb 26, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        10
      

        H.R. 947
        Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act
        Rep. Keating [D-MA-9]
        Feb 4, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        4
      

  

Sanctions & Accountability — Third Countries Supporting Russia

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 2622
        Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act
        Rep. Connolly (D-VA-11)
        Apr 3, 2025
        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
        13
      

        H.R. 2505
        Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
        Rep. Keating [D-MA-9]
        Mar 31, 2025
        Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0
        7
      

        H.R. 1486
        Economic Espionage Prevention Act
        Rep. McCormick [R-GA-7]
        Feb 21, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        3
      

        S. 2657
        STOP China and Russia Act of 2025
        Sen. Shaheen (D-NH)
        Jun 8, 2025
        Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241
        1
      

  

Support & Aid for Ukraine

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.R. 1949
        Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
        Rep. Pfluger [R-TX-11]
        Mar 6, 2025
        Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286
        43
      

        H.R. 1158
        Freedom First Lend Lease Act
        Rep. Wilson [R-SC-2]
        Feb 10, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        15
      

        S. 1364
        Supporting American Allies Act
        Sen. Cortez Masto [D-NV]
        Apr 9, 2025
        Referred to the Committee on Finance
        0
      

  

Children & War Crimes Accountability

  
    
        Bill #
        Title
        Sponsor(s)
        Introduced
        Status
        Co-Spons.
      


    
        H.Res. 564
        Calling for the Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children Before Finalizing Any Peace Agreement
        Rep. McCaul (R-TX-10)
        Jun 30, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        36
      

        S.Res. 236
        Calling for the Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children Before Finalizing Any Peace Agreement (Senate)
        Sen. Grassley (R-IA)
        May 20, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        29
      

        S. 2119
        Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act
        Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN)
        Jun 18, 2025
        Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
        1
      

  

SECTION 4 — SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

• Scope: Covers all legislation directly related to Ukraine, including: military and economic support bills, Russia sanctions measures, third-country sanctions (North Korea, Iran, China) tied to support of Russia's invasion, accountability for Ukraine aid, and resolutions recognizing Ukrainian sovereignty, war crimes, or historical events. Refugee and immigration-focused bills are excluded.

• Sources: Congress.gov, senate.gov, house.gov, amukr.org/legislation, amukrpac.org/legislation. Verify weekly for late entries and co-sponsor updates at Congress.gov.

• New Bills: Flagged when introduction date falls within the Monday–Sunday week preceding each Wednesday report. Highlighted in yellow in Section 2.

• Co-Sponsors: Section 3 lists only co-sponsors added in the prior 7-day period. Bill numbers with 50+ co-sponsors are shown in bold green in the co-sponsor column.

• Sponsors: (D) = Democrat, (R) = Republican. State or district noted in parentheses.

Vlada Tolochyna