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H.R. 6899 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022

H.R. 6899 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2022, sponsored by J. French Hill with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 2, 2022
Co-sponsors
13
Policy area
International Affairs
Public law
Public Law 117-185

What it does

Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022 This act prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus and requires Treasury to take actions to oppose financial assistance to Russia or Belarus.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

J. French Hill (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 11 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 2, 2022
  • Passed the HouseMay 11, 2022
  • Passed the SenateSep 21, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2022
  • Became lawOct 4, 2022

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-185. (Oct 4, 2022)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · May 11, 2022 · Passed
    417–2

Every roll call vote on this bill

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