# 119-hr-8433: Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

119-hr-8433, Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8433
- Congress: 119
- Title: Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Creates a mandatory reporting and sanctions trigger focused on Russia's actions against religious minorities in occupied Ukrainian territory.** The bill would require top U.S. agencies to document persecution, property seizures, and restrictions on worship and then use that evidence to target responsible people and groups with sanctions.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Report on religious persecution in Ukraine: benefit, low. This bill would require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, working with the Director of National Intelligence, to give Congress a report within 120 days of enactment. The report would be unclassified but may include a classified annex. It would be required each year for three year…
- Sanctions trigger for religious persecution: mixed, low. This bill would require the President, within 30 days after each required report, to certify whether listed people or groups engaged in the reported conduct. If the President certifies a foreign person, the bill would require imposing sanctions under existing Treasury regulations, which could inclu…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8433 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8433)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8433 (as of 2026-09-21).