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H.R.8219

BLOCK PUTIN Act Barring Leverage and Obstruction that Contributes to Kremlin Profits Undermining Transatlantic Interests and NATO Act

Introduced·4/9/26

Encourages Hungary to end its reliance on Russian energy and prevent obstruction of Ukraine assistance.

The BLOCK PUTIN Act aims to hold Hungary accountable for actions that undermine U.S. national security interests. It mandates sanctions against Hungarian officials who obstruct Ukraine assistance or facilitate Russian energy imports. Sanctions include blocking property, inadmissibility to the U.S., and visa revocation. Exceptions apply for humanitarian aid and intelligence activities. The President may waive sanctions for up to 180 days if deemed vital to U.S. national security. The Act also requires a report on U.S. facilitation of Hungarian purchases of Russian oil and gas.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 20

House

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2984)

Apr 9

House

Introduced in House

Apr 9

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.