Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4086

Introduced
4/9/24  

Caption

A bill to authorize the confiscation and repurposing of blocked assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.

Impact

If passed, SB4086 would enable the President to take actions necessary to confiscate Russian assets that are believed to be instrumental in funding aggression against Ukraine. The creation of an ‘International Response Fund’ from these confiscated assets is intended to support military assistance to Ukraine, thus extending the United States' commitment to international security and stability. This would also play a critical role in dismantling the financial resources available to the Russian regime that are used to perpetuate conflict.

Summary

SB4086 authorizes the United States government to confiscate and repurpose assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction and currently blocked under executive orders. This legislative action is framed within the broader context of international efforts aimed at responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has prompted widespread condemnation and severe sanctions from the international community. The bill acknowledges the ongoing national emergency declared in response to Russia's aggressive actions and emphasizes the need for decisive measures to deter further hostilities.

Contention

There are significant points of contention surrounding SB4086, particularly concerning the potential implications of confiscating foreign state assets. Critics may raise issues related to international law, suggesting that such actions could set a precedent for the treatment of foreign sovereign property and invoke responses from affected states. Additionally, there are discussions regarding the effectiveness of asset confiscations as a strategy to influence foreign policy outcomes and whether such measures might escalate tensions rather than mitigate them.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB4625

Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

US SB536

A bill to authorize the confiscation of assets of the Russian Federation and the use of such assets to offset costs to the United States of assistance to Ukraine.

US SB5119

A bill to codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

US HR1084

Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.

US SB5052

A bill to prohibit the importation of critical minerals from the Russian Federation.

US HB10368

To codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

US SR629

A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens.

US SB5050

A bill to prohibit the importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation.

US HR1621

Proclaiming that it is United States policy to allow the Government of Ukraine to use United States weapons against military assets inside of the Russian Federation.

US SR593

A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.