# 119-sres-549: A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.

119-sres-549, A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-549
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Seize shadow-fleet tankers carrying sanctioned Russian oil.** This resolution would urge the Administration to use all legal authorities to seize ships that carry sanctioned Russian crude and to block revenue that helps fund Russia's war in Ukraine and benefit designated foreign terrorist organizations. - U.S. enforcement and national security officials would be urged to act, including using authorities cited under Article II, as a tool to counter sanctions evasion. - Owners and operators of the so-called shadow fleet would face direct targeting; the resolution notes at least 561 ships have carried roughly 60 to 80 percent of Russia's crude exports in recent quarters. - It aims at cutting revenue streams that support the war in Ukraine; seaborne Russian crude and product exports averaged about 5.7 million barrels per day in 2025. - The text cites U.S. precedent, including the December 10, 2025 seizure of the M/T Skipper, and calls on allies and partners to also seize shadow-fleet vessels transporting sanctioned Russian oil.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
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- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-549 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/549)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-sconres-33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-33)
- [119-s-2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2904)
- [119-s-3897: Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Pr…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3897)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-549 (as of 2026-04-21).