# 116-hr-8507: Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020

116-hr-8507, Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8507
- Congress: 116
- Title: Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Introduced: 2020-10-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020 This bill directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any current or former official of Russia's government involved in the August 20, 2020, poisoning of a Russian opposition leader or the subsequent cover-up of the poisoning. An individual or entity that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of such sanctions shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties. In addition, the President shall report to Congress on the personal wealth of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his family members.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8899: Transatlantic Te­le­com­mu­ni­ca­tions Security Act
- 116-hr-8662: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
- 116-hr-8259: To prohibit Russian participation in the G7, and for other purposes.
- 116-hr-4305: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
- 116-hr-1830: National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act
- 116-hr-1773: Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

## Sources
- [116-hr-8507 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8507)

## Related
- [116-hr-8899: Transatlantic Te­le­com­mu­ni­ca­tions Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8899)
- [116-hr-8662: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8662)
- [116-hr-8259: To prohibit Russian participation in the G7, and for other purposes.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8259)
- [116-hr-4305: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4305)
- [116-hr-1830: National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1830)
- [116-hr-1773: Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1773)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8507 (as of 2025-11-18).