Make Russia Pay Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 15, 2022

Make Russia Pay Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to liquidate all Russian assets seized by the United States and deposit the resulting funds into a Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund established by the bill. Treasury may use the funds to provide assistance to Ukraine, including by providing funding to Ukraine's government for humanitarian and security assistance.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · R–OK

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Foreign Affairs Committee

15 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Mar 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2022
Introduced in House

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HR 892 · Make Russia Pay Act

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