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119-hr-2622119th Congress

Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act

Sponsored By: Representative Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Introduced

Summary

Expanded sanctions on foreign actors aiding North Korea's arms transfers to Russia. This bill would create new authorities for visa bans, property blocking, and reporting to target people, entities, and banks that help North Korea supply arms or related material for use in Russia's war in Ukraine.

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  • Foreign financial institutions, including foreign central banks, would face asset-blocking and transaction bans if they knowingly facilitate significant transactions tied to these transfers. The President could waive sanctions for national security reasons after certifying to Congress at least 15 days before the waiver takes effect.
  • Foreign persons and entities that transfer, sell, reexport, or assist in the movement or logistical supply of North Korean arms or material for use in Russia would be subject to sanctions, visa ineligibility, and immediate visa revocation.
  • International humanitarian organizations are exempt for aid-related transactions or incidental contact with controlled individuals, and the President would have to report to the specified congressional committees within 90 days of enactment and every 180 days thereafter on significant North Korean activities supporting Russia.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Sanctions on North Korea–Russia arms network

If enacted, the President would have to sanction people and banks that move North Korean weapons to Russia or help them. The government could freeze their property in the United States or held by U.S. persons. The bill would add authority to stop “material support” tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine. It would define key terms, including that a foreign financial institution can include a foreign central bank. The President would need to report to Congress within 90 days and then every 180 days, naming sanctioned actors and describing their actions.

Visa bans for sanctioned foreign actors

If enacted, foreign nationals tied to the covered sanctions would be denied U.S. visas and entry. State or Homeland Security would have to revoke any visa already issued to them. Revocation would take effect right away and cancel any other valid entry documents. This would apply when officials know or have reason to believe a person falls under the sanctions categories.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]

    AS • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

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