,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #id ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #aa1 #bjag ,mr4 ,cardin 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,mc,cain1 ,mr4 ,menendez1 ,mr4 ,graham1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mr4 ,sasse1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 and ,mr4 ,portman7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and other aggressive activities of the ,russian ,federation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,counteracting ,russian ,hostilities ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,countering ,russian cyber intrusions ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to persons engaging in significant activities undermining cybersecurity and democratic institutions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,codification of ,executive ,order #acfid4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to persons engaging in transactions with the intelligence or defense sectors of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,exemptions1 waivers1 and rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,public service campaign relating to cybersecurity and combating disinformation4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,termination4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,rule of construction4 ,,title ,,ii--,countering ,russian aggression ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,prohibitions against ,united ,states recognition of the ,russian ,federation's annexation of ,crimea and occupation of ,south ,ossetia and ,abkhazia4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,statements of policy with respect to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,codification of ,executive orders imposing sanctions in relation to the situation in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,sanctions with respect to the development and production of petroleum and natural gas resources in the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,sanctions with respect to the development of pipelines in the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,sanctions with respect to the development of civil nuclear projects by the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,sanctions with respect to purchase1 subscription to1 or facilitation of the issuance of sovereign debt of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,sanctions with respect to investment in or facilitation of privatization of state-owned assets by the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,prohibiting certain transactions in areas controlled by the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,sanctions described4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,exemptions1 waivers1 and rulemaking4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,inclusion of all funds in records of certain transactions4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,termination4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,rule of construction4 ,,title ,,iii--,europe and ,eurasia democracy and anti-corruption initiative ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,report on advertising on media outlets controlled and funded by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,europe and ,eurasia ,democracy and ,anti-,corruption ,fund4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,establishment of a ,russia unit in the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,termination4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,good ,the term good has the meaning given that term in section #af of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dfah7 7as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq4774 7#c7 ,international financial institution ,the term international financial institution has the meaning given that term in section #agja7;c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7c774 7#d7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#e7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#f7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity4 ,i ,countering ,russian cyber intrusions #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,russian ,cyber ,intrusions ,sanctions ,act of #bjag4 #ajb4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,on ,october #g1 #bjaf1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence stated1 the ,u4,s4 ,intelligence ,community 7,,usic7 is confident that the ,russian government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from ,u4,s4 persons and institutions1 including from ,u4,s4 political organizations4 ,the recent disclosures of alleged hacked e-mails on sites like ,d,c,leaks4com and ,wiki,leaks and by the ,guccifer #b4j online persona are consistent with the methods and motivations of ,russian-directed efforts44 ,the statement concluded that only ,russia's senior-most officials could have authorized these activities4 7#b7 ,on ,april #a1 #bjae1 ,president ,barack ,obama issued ,executive ,order #acfid 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #ahjgg2 relating to blocking the property of certain persons engaging in significant malicious cyber-enabled activities71 which authorizes the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,state1 to impose sanctions on persons determined to be engaged in malicious cyber-hacking4 7#c7 ,on ,july #bf1 #bjaf1 ,president ,obama approved a ,presidential ,policy ,directive on ,united ,states ,cyber ,incident ,coordination1 which states1 certain cyber incidents that have significant impacts on an entity1 our national security1 or the broader economy require a unique approach to response efforts4 7#d7 ,on ,december #bi1 #bjaf1 ,president ,obama issued an annex to ,executive ,order #acfid1 which authorized sanctions on the following entities and individuals3 7,a7 ,the ,main ,intelligence ,directorate 7also known as ,glavnoe ,razvedyvatel'noe ,upravlenie or the ,,gru7 in ,moscow1 ,russian ,federation4 7,b7 ,the ,federal ,security ,service 7also known as ,federalnaya ,sluzhba ,bezopasnosti or the ,,fsb7 in ,moscow1 ,russian ,federation4 7,c7 ,the ,special ,technology ,center 7also known as ,,stlc1 ,ltd4 ,special ,technology ,center ,st4 ,petersburg7 in ,st4 ,petersburg1 ,russian ,federation4 7,d7 ,zorsecurity 7also known as ,esage ,lab7 in ,moscow1 ,russian ,federation4 7,e7 ,the autonomous noncommercial organization known as the ,professional ,association of ,designers of ,data ,processing ,systems 7also known as ,,ano ,,po ,,ksi7 in ,moscow1 ,russian ,federation4 7,f7 ,igor ,valentinovich ,korobov4 7,g7 ,sergey ,aleksandrovich ,gizunov4 7,h7 ,igor ,olegovich ,kostyukov4 7,i7 ,vladimir ,stepanovich ,alexseyev4 7#e7 ,on ,january #f1 #bjag1 an assessment of the ,united ,states intelligence community entitled1 ,assessing ,russian ,activities and ,intentions in ,recent ,u4,s4 ,elections stated1 ,russian ,president ,vladimir ,putin ordered an influence campaign in #bjaf aimed at the ,united ,states presidential election4 ,russia's goals were to undermine public faith in the ,united ,states democratic process1 denigrate ,secretary ,clinton1 and harm her electability and potential presidency44 ,the intelligence community did not make an assessment of the impact that ,russian activities had on the outcome of the #bjaf election4 ,the assessment warns that ,moscow will apply lessons learned from its ,putin-ordered campaign aimed at the ,u4,s4 ,presidential election to future influence efforts worldwide1 including against ,u4,s4 allies and their election processes4 #ajc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to persons engaging in significant activities undermining cybersecurity and democratic institutions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to any person that the ,president determines-- 7#a7 knowingly engages1 on behalf of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 in significant activities undermining cybersecurity1 through the use of computer networks or systems against persons or governments1 that-- 7,a7 have a detrimental effect on public or private infrastructure of the ,united ,states or an ally of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 result in the compromise of democratic institutions of the ,united ,states or an ally of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 materially assists1 sponsors1 or provides financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services in support of1 an activity described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 is owned or controlled by1 or acts or purports to act for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 a person described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,asset blocking ,the exercise of all powers granted to the ,president by the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the ,president to be subject to subsection 7a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,exclusion from the united states and revocation of visa or other documentation ,in the case of an alien determined by the ,president to be subject to subsection 7a71 denial of a visa to1 and exclusion from the ,united ,states of1 the alien1 and revocation in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 of any visa or other documentation of the alien4 7c7 ,requests by chairperson and ranking member of appropriate congressional committees 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after receiving a written request from the chairperson and ranking member of one of the appropriate congressional committees with respect to whether a person meets the criteria for the imposition of sanctions under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit a response to the chairperson and ranking member of the committee that made the request with respect to whether or not the person meets such criteria4 7#b7 ,notification of termination of sanctions ,if the ,president terminates sanctions imposed under subsection 7a7 with respect to a person that was the subject of a request under paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall notify the chairperson and ranking member of the appropriate congressional committee that made the request and provide to the chairperson and ranking member any information that contributed to the decision to terminate such sanctions4 7#c7 ,form ,the ,president may submit a response required by paragraph 7#a7 or a notification required by paragraph 7#c7 in classified form if the ,president determines that it is necessary for the national security interests of the ,united ,states to do so4 7d7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of subsection 7b77#a7 or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out subsection 7b77#a7 shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 #ajd4 ,codification of ,executive ,order #acfid ,executive ,order #acfid 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #ahjgg2 relating to blocking the property of certain persons engaging in significant malicious cyber-enabled activities71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and any sanctions imposed pursuant to that ,executive order1 shall remain in effect until the date specified in section #ajh4 #aje4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to persons engaging in transactions with the intelligence or defense sectors of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,list required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a list of each person that knowingly1 on or after such date of enactment1 engages in a significant transaction with a person that is part of1 or operates for or on behalf of1 the defense or intelligence sectors of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including the ,main ,intelligence ,agency of the ,general ,staff of the ,armed ,forces of the ,russian ,federation or the ,federal ,security ,service of the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in subsection 7c7 with respect to a person on the list required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions to be imposed with respect to a person subject to subsection 7b7 are the following3 7#a7 ,export-,import ,bank assistance for exports to sanctioned persons ,the ,president may direct the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states not to give approval to the issuance of any guarantee1 insurance1 extension of credit1 or participation in the extension of credit in connection with the export of any goods or services to the person subject to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,export sanction ,the ,president may order the ,united ,states ,government not to issue any specific license and not to grant any other specific permission or authority to export any goods or technology to the person subject to subsection 7b7 under-- 7,a7 the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 7as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq4772 7,b7 the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7,c7 the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 or 7,d7 any other statute that requires the prior review and approval of the ,united ,states ,government as a condition for the export or reexport of goods or services4 7#c7 ,loans from ,united ,states financial institutions ,the ,president may prohibit any ,united ,states financial institution from making loans or providing credits to the person subject to subsection 7b7 totaling more than #aj1jjj1jjj in any #ab-month period unless the person is engaged in activities to relieve human suffering and the loans or credits are provided for such activities4 7#d7 ,loans from international financial institutions ,the ,president may direct the ,united ,states executive director to each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to oppose any loan from the international financial institution that would benefit the person subject to subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,prohibitions on financial institutions ,the following prohibitions may be imposed against the person subject to subsection 7b7 if that person is a financial institution3 7,a7 ,prohibition on designation as primary dealer ,neither the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system nor the ,federal ,reserve ,bank of ,new ,york may designate1 or permit the continuation of any prior designation of1 the financial institution as a primary dealer in ,united ,states ,government debt instruments4 7,b7 ,prohibition on service as a repository of government funds ,the financial institution may not serve as agent of the ,united ,states ,government or serve as repository for ,united ,states ,government funds4 ,the imposition of either sanction under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 shall be treated as #a sanction for purposes of subsection 7b71 and the imposition of both such sanctions shall be treated as #b sanctions for purposes of subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,procurement sanction ,the ,united ,states ,government may not procure1 or enter into any contract for the procurement of1 any goods or services from the person subject to subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,foreign exchange ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and in which the person subject to subsection 7b7 has any interest4 7#h7 ,banking transactions ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between financial institutions or by1 through1 or to any financial institution1 to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and involve any interest of the person subject to subsection 7b74 7#i7 ,property transactions ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any person from-- 7,a7 acquiring1 holding1 withholding1 using1 transferring1 withdrawing1 transporting1 importing1 or exporting any property that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and with respect to which the person subject to subsection 7b7 has any interest2 7,b7 dealing in or exercising any right1 power1 or privilege with respect to such property2 or 7,c7 conducting any transaction involving such property4 7#aj7 ,ban on investment in equity or debt of sanctioned person ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations or guidelines as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any ,united ,states person from investing in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of the person subject to subsection 7b74 7#aa7 ,exclusion of corporate officers ,the ,president may direct the ,secretary of ,state to deny a visa to1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to exclude from the ,united ,states1 any alien that the ,president determines is a corporate officer or principal of1 or a shareholder with a controlling interest in1 the person subject to subsection 7b74 7#ab7 ,sanctions on principal executive officers ,the ,president may impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the person subject to subsection 7b71 or on persons performing similar functions and with similar authorities as such officer or officers1 any of the sanctions under this subsection4 #ajf4 ,exemptions1 waivers1 and rulemaking 7a7 ,exemptions ,the following activities shall be exempt from sanctions under sections #ajc and #aje3 7#a7 ,activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq471 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if such admission is necessary to comply with ,united ,states obligations under the ,agreement between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states of ,america regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 under the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or under other international agreements4 7b7 ,exception relating to importation of goods ,the requirement to impose sanctions under sections #ajc and #aje shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under section #ajc or #aje if before the waiver to takes effect1 the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 a written determination that the waiver-- 7,a7 is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 will further the enforcement of this title2 and 7#b7 a certification that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has made significant efforts to reduce the number and intensity of the cyber intrusions conducted by that ,government4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,the ,president may prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title shall be construed-- 7#a7 to supersede the limitations on the use of rocket engines for national security purposes under section #afjh of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cfbf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note71 as amended by section #afjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aajj7 and section #afjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh72 or 7#b7 to prohibit a contractor or subcontractor of the ,department of ,defense from acquiring components referred to in such section #afjh4 #ajg4 ,public service campaign relating to cybersecurity and combating disinformation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct a series of public service campaigns to educate the people of the ,united ,states on threats to their cybersecurity and to urge better online practices to ensure the protection of private information4 ,in conducting such campaigns1 the ,secretary shall offer training in basic skills on fact checking news articles and media sources4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjah through #bjai to carry out the activities set forth in subsection 7a74 #ajh4 ,termination ,sanctions imposed under this title shall terminate on the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has ceased cyberattacks against ,united ,states official and unofficial entities4 #aji4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title may be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to designate or sanction persons pursuant to an applicable ,executive order or otherwise pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 ,,ii ,countering ,russian aggression #bja4 ,short title ,the title may be cited as the ,countering ,russian ,aggression ,act of #bjag4 #bjb4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation continues to violate its commitments under the ,conference on ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe ,final ,act1 concluded at ,helsinki ,august #a1 #aige 7commonly referred to as the ,helsinki ,final ,act71 which laid the groundwork for the establishment of the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe1 of which the ,russian ,federation is a member1 by its illegal annexation of ,crimea in #bjad1 its illegal occupation of ,south ,ossetia and ,abkhazia in ,georgia in #bjjh1 and its ongoing destabilizing activities in eastern ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has ignored the terms of the ,august #bjjh cease-fire agreement relating to ,georgia1 which requires the withdrawal of ,russian troops1 free access by humanitarian groups to the regions of ,south ,ossetia and ,abkhazia1 and monitoring of the conflict areas by the ,european ,union ,monitoring ,mission4 7#c7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation is failing to comply with the terms of the ,minsk ,agreement to address the ongoing conflict in eastern ,ukraine1 signed in ,minsk1 ,belarus1 on ,february #aa1 #bjae1 by the leaders of ,ukraine1 ,russia1 ,france1 and ,germany1 as well as the ,minsk ,protocol1 which was agreed to on ,september #e1 #bjad 7in this ,act collectively referred to as the ,minsk ,agreements74 7#d7 ,on ,october #g1 #bjaf1 ,united ,states ,secretary of ,state ,john ,kerry1 addressing the conflict in ,syria1 said ,russia and the regime owe the world more than an explanation about why they keep hitting hospitals1 and medical facilities1 and children and women4 ''' ,these are acts that beg for an appropriate investigation of war crimes1 and those who commit these would and should be held accountable for these actions4 ''' ,this is a targeted strategy to terrorize civilians44 #bjc4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should call on all parties to fully implement the ,minsk ,agreement to address the ongoing conflict in ,eastern ,ukraine signed in ,minsk1 ,belarus1 on ,february #aa1 #bjae1 by the leaders of ,ukraine1 ,russia1 ,france1 and ,germany as well as the ,minsk ,protocol agreed to on ,september #e1 #bjad2 and 7#b7 the international community should conduct a full investigation into allegations that the ,russian ,federation committed war crimes through its military actions in ,syria4 #bjd4 ,prohibitions against ,united ,states recognition of the ,russian ,federation's annexation of ,crimea and occupation of ,south ,ossetia and ,abkhazia 7a7 ,united ,states policy against recognition of territorial changes effected by force alone ,between the years of #aidj and #aiia1 the ,united ,states did not recognize the forcible incorporation and annexation of the three ,baltic ,states of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 and ,estonia into the ,soviet ,union under a policy known as the ,stimson ,doctrine4 7b7 ,non-,recognition of sovereignty of ,russian ,federation over ,crimea and independence of ,south ,ossetia and ,abkhazia ,no ,federal agency shall take any action or extend any assistance that recognizes or implies any recognition of-- 7#a7 the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea or its airspace or territorial waters2 or 7#b7 the de jure or de facto independence of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 or the airspace or territorial waters of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 from ,georgia4 7c7 ,department of ,justice affirmation of non-,recognition of sovereignty of ,russian ,federation over ,crimea and independence of ,south ,ossetia and ,abkhazia ,in any matter before any ,united ,states court1 upon request of the court or any party to the matter1 the ,attorney ,general shall affirm the ,united ,states policies of not recognizing-- 7#a7 the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea or its airspace or territorial waters2 and 7#b7 the de jure or de facto independence of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 or the airspace or territorial waters of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 from ,georgia4 7d7 ,documents portraying ,crimea as part of ,russian ,federation or ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia as independent from ,georgia ,the ,government ,publishing ,office shall not print any map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states portraying or otherwise indicating-- 7#a7 ,crimea as part of the territory of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#b7 ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia as anything other than a part of ,georgia4 7e7 ,united ,states ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action1 including any movement of aircraft or vessels1 that implies recognition of-- 7#a7 the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea or its airspace or territorial waters2 or 7#b7 the independence of ,abkhazia or ,south ,ossetia1 or the airspace or territorial waters of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 from ,georgia4 7f7 ,united ,states flagged vessels ,no vessel that is issued a certificate of documentation under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 may take any action that implies recognition of-- 7#a7 the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea or its territorial waters2 or 7#b7 the independence of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 or the territorial waters of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 from ,georgia4 7g7 ,united ,states aircraft ,no aircraft operated by an air carrier that holds an air carrier certificate issued under chapter #daa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may take any action that implies recognition of-- 7#a7 the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea or its airspace2 or 7#b7 the independence of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 or the airspace of ,south ,ossetia or ,abkhazia1 from ,georgia4 #bje4 ,statements of policy with respect to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to further assist the ,government of ,ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity to contain1 reverse1 and deter the aggression of the ,russian ,federation in ,ukraine4 ,that policy shall be carried into effect1 among other things1 through a comprehensive effort1 in coordination with allies and partners of the ,united ,states where appropriate1 that includes sanctions1 diplomacy1 and assistance1 including lethal defensive weapons systems1 for the people of ,ukraine intended to enhance their ability to consolidate a democracy based on the rule of law and with a free market economy and to exercise their right under international law to self-defense4 7b7 ,additional statement of policy ,it is further the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to use its voice1 vote1 and influence in international fora to encourage other countries1 including ,united ,states allies1 to provide assistance that is similar to assistance described in subsection 7a7 to ,ukraine2 7#b7 to ensure that any relevant sanctions relief for the ,russian ,federation is contingent on the recognition by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation of the sovereignty of ,ukraine over ,crimea as well as timely1 complete1 and verifiable implementation of the ,minsk ,agreements1 especially the restoration of ,ukraine's control of the entirety of its eastern border with the ,russian ,federation in the conflict zone2 7#c7 to support ,georgia's sovereignty1 independence1 and territorial integrity and the inviolability of its borders and to recognize the areas of ,abkhazia and ,south ,ossetia as regions of ,georgia occupied by the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#d7 to further call on the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to take steps to fulfill all the terms and conditions of the #bjjh cease-fire agreements with the ,government of ,georgia1 including returning military forces to pre-war positions and ensuring access to international humanitarian aid to all those affected by the conflict4 #bjf4 ,codification of ,executive orders imposing sanctions in relation to the situation in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,executive orders specified in subsection 7b71 and sanctions imposed pursuant to such ,executive orders1 shall remain in effect until the date specified in section #baf4 7b7 ,executive orders specified ,the ,executive orders specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,executive ,order #acffj 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #acdic2 relating to blocking property of certain persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine74 7#b7 ,executive ,order #acffa 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #aeece2 relating to blocking property of additional persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine74 7#c7 ,executive ,order #acffb 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #afafi2 relating to blocking property of additional persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine74 7#d7 ,executive ,order #acfhe 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #ggceg2 relating to blocking property of certain persons and prohibiting certain transactions with respect to the ,crimea region of ,ukraine74 #bjg4 ,sanctions with respect to the development and production of petroleum and natural gas resources in the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,development of petroleum and natural gas resources of the ,russian ,federation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in section #bac with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 makes an investment described in paragraph 7#b7 of #bj1jjj1jjj or more2 or 7,b7 makes a combination of investments described in paragraph 7#b7 in a #ab-month period if each such investment is of not less than #e1jjj1jjj and such investments equal or exceed #bj1jjj1jjj in the aggregate4 7#b7 ,investment described ,an investment described in this paragraph is an investment that directly and significantly contributes to the enhancement of the ability of the ,russian ,federation to develop petroleum or natural gas resources4 7b7 ,production of petroleum products and natural gas 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in section #bac with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 sells1 leases1 or provides to the ,russian ,federation goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 any of which has a fair market value of #a1jjj1jjj or more2 or 7,b7 that1 during a #ab-month period1 have an aggregate fair market value of #e1jjj1jjj or more4 7#b7 ,goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described ,goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described in this paragraph are goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support that could directly and significantly facilitate the maintenance or expansion of the production of petroleum products or natural gas in the ,russian ,federation1 including any direct and significant assistance with respect to the construction1 modernization1 or repair of petroleum refineries and natural gas infrastructure4 #bjh4 ,sanctions with respect to the development of pipelines in the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in section #bac with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 makes an investment described in subsection 7b71 or sells1 leases1 or provides to the ,russian ,federation1 for the construction of ,russian energy export pipelines1 goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described in subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 any of which has a fair market value of #a1jjj1jjj or more2 or 7#b7 that1 during a #ab-month period1 have an aggregate fair market value of #e1jjj1jjj or more4 7b7 ,investment described ,an investment described in this subsection is an investment that directly and significantly contributes to the enhancement of the ability of the ,russian ,federation to construct energy export pipelines4 7c7 ,goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described ,goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described in this subsection are goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support that could directly and significantly facilitate the maintenance or expansion of the construction1 modernization1 or repair of energy pipelines by the ,russian ,federation4 #bji4 ,sanctions with respect to the development of civil nuclear projects by the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in section #bac with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 makes an investment described in subsection 7b71 or sells1 leases1 or provides to the ,russian ,federation1 for the construction of civil nuclear projects by the ,russian ,federation1 goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described in subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 any of which has a fair market value of #a1jjj1jjj or more2 or 7#b7 that1 during a #ab-month period1 have an aggregate fair market value of #e1jjj1jjj or more4 7b7 ,investment described ,an investment described in this subsection is an investment that directly and significantly contributes to the enhancement of the ability of the ,russian ,federation to construct civil nuclear power plants4 7c7 ,goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described ,goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support described in this subsection are goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or support that could directly and significantly facilitate the maintenance or expansion of the construction1 modernization1 or repair of civil nuclear plants by the ,russian ,federation4 #baj4 ,sanctions with respect to purchase1 subscription to1 or facilitation of the issuance of sovereign debt of the ,russian ,federation ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in section #bac with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 purchases1 subscribes to1 or facilitates the issuance of-- 7#a7 sovereign debt of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation issued on or after such date of enactment1 including governmental bonds2 or 7#b7 debt of any entity owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation issued on or after such date of enactment1 including bonds4 #baa4 ,sanctions with respect to investment in or facilitation of privatization of state-owned assets by the ,russian ,federation ,the ,president shall impose #e or more of the sanctions described in section #bac if the ,president determines that a person1 with actual knowledge1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 makes an investment of #aj1jjj1jjj or more 7or any combination of investments of not less than #a1jjj1jjj each1 which in the aggregate equals or exceeds #aj1jjj1jjj in any #ab-month period71 or facilitates such an investment1 if the investment directly and significantly contributes to the ability of the ,russian ,federation to privatize state-owned assets4 #bab4 ,prohibiting certain transactions in areas controlled by the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose with respect to a foreign person the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 if the ,president determines that the foreign person1 based on credible information-- 7#a7 is responsible for1 complicit in1 or responsible for ordering1 controlling1 or otherwise directing1 the commission of serious human rights abuses in any territory forcibly occupied or otherwise controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 has materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services to1 a foreign person that is responsible for1 complicit in1 or responsible for ordering1 controlling1 or otherwise directing1 the commission of serious human rights abuses in any territory forcibly occupied or otherwise controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#c7 is owned or controlled by a foreign person1 or has acted or purported to act for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 a foreign person1 that is responsible for1 complicit in1 or responsible for ordering1 controlling1 or otherwise directing1 the commission of serious human rights abuses in any territory forcibly occupied or otherwise controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,asset blocking ,the exercise of all powers granted to the ,president by the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of a person determined by the ,president to be subject to subsection 7a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,exclusion from the united states and revocation of visa or other documentation ,in the case of an alien determined by the ,president to be subject to subsection 7a71 denial of a visa to1 and exclusion from the ,united ,states of1 the alien1 and revocation in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 of any visa or other documentation of the alien4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to a person if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that such a waiver is vital to the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 before issuing the waiver1 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has made efforts to reduce serious human rights abuses in any territory forcibly occupied or otherwise controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7d7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of subsection 7b77#a7 or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out subsection 7b77#a7 shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 #bac4 ,sanctions described 7a7 ,in general ,the sanctions to be imposed with respect to a sanctioned person under this title 7other than section #bab7 are the following3 7#a7 ,export-,import ,bank assistance for exports to sanctioned persons ,the ,president may direct the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states not to give approval to the issuance of any guarantee1 insurance1 extension of credit1 or participation in the extension of credit in connection with the export of any goods or services to the sanctioned person4 7#b7 ,export sanction ,the ,president may order the ,united ,states ,government not to issue any specific license and not to grant any other specific permission or authority to export any goods or technology to the sanctioned person under-- 7,a7 the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 7as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq4772 7,b7 the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7,c7 the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 or 7,d7 any other statute that requires the prior review and approval of the ,united ,states ,government as a condition for the export or reexport of goods or services4 7#c7 ,loans from ,united ,states financial institutions ,the ,president may prohibit any ,united ,states financial institution from making loans or providing credits to the sanctioned person totaling more than #aj1jjj1jjj in any #ab-month period unless the person is engaged in activities to relieve human suffering and the loans or credits are provided for such activities4 7#d7 ,loans from international financial institutions ,the ,president may direct the ,united ,states executive director to each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to oppose any loan from the international financial institution that would benefit the sanctioned person4 7#e7 ,prohibitions on financial institutions ,the following prohibitions may be imposed against the sanctioned person if that person is a financial institution3 7,a7 ,prohibition on designation as primary dealer ,neither the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system nor the ,federal ,reserve ,bank of ,new ,york may designate1 or permit the continuation of any prior designation of1 the financial institution as a primary dealer in ,united ,states ,government debt instruments4 7,b7 ,prohibition on service as a repository of government funds ,the financial institution may not serve as agent of the ,united ,states ,government or serve as repository for ,united ,states ,government funds4 ,the imposition of either sanction under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 shall be treated as #a sanction for purposes of this title1 and the imposition of both such sanctions shall be treated as #b sanctions for purposes of this title4 7#f7 ,procurement sanction ,the ,united ,states ,government may not procure1 or enter into any contract for the procurement of1 any goods or services from the sanctioned person4 7#g7 ,foreign exchange ,the ,president1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 may prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and in which the sanctioned person has any interest4 7#h7 ,banking transactions ,the ,president1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 may prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between financial institutions or by1 through1 or to any financial institution1 to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and involve any interest of the sanctioned person4 7#i7 ,property transactions ,the ,president1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 may prohibit any person from-- 7,a7 acquiring1 holding1 withholding1 using1 transferring1 withdrawing1 transporting1 importing1 or exporting any property that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and with respect to which the sanctioned person has any interest2 7,b7 dealing in or exercising any right1 power1 or privilege with respect to such property2 or 7,c7 conducting any transaction involving such property4 7#aj7 ,ban on investment in equity or debt of sanctioned person ,the ,president1 pursuant to such regulations or guidelines as the ,president may prescribe1 may prohibit any ,united ,states person from investing in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of the sanctioned person4 7#aa7 ,exclusion of corporate officers ,the ,president may direct the ,secretary of ,state to deny a visa to1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to exclude from the ,united ,states1 any alien that the ,president determines is a corporate officer or principal of1 or a shareholder with a controlling interest in1 the sanctioned person4 7#ab7 ,sanctions on principal executive officers ,the ,president may impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the sanctioned person1 or on persons performing similar functions and with similar authorities as such officer or officers1 any of the sanctions under this subsection4 7b7 ,sanctioned person defined ,in this section1 the term sanctioned person means a person subject to sanctions under this title 7other than section #bab74 #bad4 ,exemptions1 waivers1 and rulemaking 7a7 ,exemptions ,the following activities shall be exempt from sanctions under this title3 7#a7 ,activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq471 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if such admission is necessary to comply with ,united ,states obligations under the ,agreement between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states of ,america regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 under the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or under other international agreements4 7b7 ,exception relating to importation of goods ,the requirement to impose sanctions under this title shall not include the authority to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under section #bjg1 #bjh1 #bji1 #baj1 or #baa if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 a written determination that the waiver-- 7,a7 is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 will further the enforcement of this title2 and 7#b7 before issuing the waiver1 a certification that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation is taking steps to implement the ,minsk ,agreements and to substantially decrease its military activities in ,syria4 #bae4 ,inclusion of all funds in records of certain transactions 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecbf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking coin and currency2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subtitle and and inserting subtitle or to2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,united ,states coins or currency 7or such other monetary instruments as the ,secretary may describe in such order7 and inserting funds 7as the ,secretary may describe in such order712 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking coins or currency 7or monetary instruments7 and inserting funds2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking coins or currency 7or such other monetary instruments as the ,secretary may describe in the regulation or order7 and inserting funds 7as the ,secretary may describe in the regulation or order74 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ecbf and inserting the following3 #ecbf4 ,records of certain domestic transactions4 4 #baf4 ,termination ,sanctions imposed under this title shall terminate on the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has-- 7#a7 ceased ordering1 controlling1 or otherwise directing1 supporting1 or financing1 significant acts intended to undermine the peace1 security1 stability1 sovereignty1 or territorial integrity of ,ukraine1 including through an agreement between the appropriate parties2 and 7#b7 halted military operations in ,syria4 #bag4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title may be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to designate or sanction persons pursuant to an applicable ,executive order or otherwise pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 ,,iii ,europe and ,eurasia democracy and anti-corruption initiative #cja4 ,short title ,the title may be cited as the ,europe and ,eurasia ,democracy and ,anti-,corruption ,initiative ,act of #bjag4 #cjb4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has sought to exert influence throughout ,europe and ,eurasia1 including in the former states of the ,soviet ,union1 by overtly and covertly providing resources to political parties1 think tanks1 and civil society groups that sow distrust in democratic institutions and actors1 promote xenophobic and illiberal views1 and otherwise undermine ,european unity4 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has also engaged in well-documented corruption practices as a means toward undermining and buying influence in those ,european countries4 7#b7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has largely eliminated a once vibrant ,russian-language independent media sector1 and severely curtails free and independent media within the borders of the ,russian ,federation4 ,state-funded and controlled ,russian-language media disseminated within and outside of the ,russian ,federation routinely traffic in anti-,western falsehoods and disinformation1 while few independent1 fact-based media sources provide objective reporting for ,russian-speaking audiences inside or outside of the ,russian ,federation4 7#c7 ,multinational corporations headquartered in the ,united ,states and ,european countries1 and their subsidiaries and local franchisees1 advertise on media outlets controlled and funded by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and are known to routinely traffic in anti-,western falsehoods and disinformation4 7#d7 ,acting ,undersecretary of the ,treasury for ,terrorism and ,financial ,crimes ,adam ,szubin stated on ,january #be1 #bjaf1 regarding ,vladimir ,putin1 ,we've seen him enriching his friends1 his close allies1 and marginalizing those who he doesn't view as friends using state assets4 ,whether that's ,russia's energy wealth1 whether it's other state contracts1 he directs those to whom he believes will serve him and excludes those who don't44 7#e7 ,many of ,president ,putin's inner circle and their families hold investments in the ,west1 including in the ,united ,states1 use the ,united ,states financial system1 and enjoy freedom of movement in the ,united ,states and around the world4 #cjc4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the countries of ,europe and ,eurasia should redouble efforts to build resilience within their political systems and civil society to counter efforts of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to exert malign influence and undermine democratic institutions2 7#b7 misinformation generated by the ,russian ,federation1 which is distributed in a variety of languages and through overt and covert channels1 including traditional as well as social media1 is polluting the information space1 drowning out competing information1 fanning pre-existing social1 economic1 and political tensions1 promoting conspiracies1 and confusing and distracting its audiences2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should identify areas of cooperation with countries throughout the region that are vulnerable to ,russian aggression1 disinformation1 and hybrid warfare2 7#d7 the ,united ,states should encourage the establishment of a commission for media freedom within the ,council of ,europe1 modeled on the ,venice ,commission regarding rule of law issues1 that would be chartered to provide governments with expert recommendations on maintaining legal and regulatory regimes supportive of free and independent media and an informed citizenry able to distinguish between fact-based reporting1 opinion1 and disinformation2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should encourage members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7in this section referred to as ,,nato7 at the #bjag ,,nato ,summit to prioritize the development of a program within the ,,nato alliance to improve intelligence cooperation among member states to combat corruption efforts in ,europe by the ,russian ,federation1 including the use by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation of corruption to pressure the countries of ,central and ,eastern ,europe to abandon democratic institutions2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should-- 7,a7 encourage full compliance with the ,convention on ,combating ,bribery of ,foreign ,public ,officials in ,international ,business ,transactions 7commonly referred to as the ,anti-,bribery ,convention7 of the ,organization for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development 7in this section referred to as the ,,oecd72 7,b7 promote accession beyond the current #dj state parties to the ,convention2 and 7,c7 require robust implementation from those countries1 like the ,russian ,federation1 that seek to join the ,,oecd2 7#g7 it is vital to protect the integrity of the ,united ,states financial system from being used to shield illicit financial activity by officials of the ,russian ,federation and individuals in ,president ,vladimir ,putin's inner circle who have been enriched through corruption2 7#h7 the ,united ,states should investigate and prosecute cases of corruption by ,russian actors that use the ,united ,states financial system to shield illicit gains and support the efforts of allies of the ,united ,states to do the same2 7#i7 the production and exportation from the ,russian ,federation of conventional energy provides a stable and abundant source of revenue for the ,russian ,federation to undermine democratic institutions in ,ukraine and elsewhere in ,central and ,eastern ,europe2 and 7#aj7 the ,president of the ,united ,states should actively use the authorizations under the ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ehaa note7 to sanction those responsible for ,mr4 ,magnitsky's death and the officials of the ,russian ,federation found complicit in gross violations of human rights4 #cjd4 ,report on advertising on media outlets controlled and funded by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing in detail media outlets controlled and funded by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation that includes a description of-- 7#a7 media outlets that-- 7,a7 are controlled and funded by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 and any affiliated entities1 whether operating within or outside the ,russian ,federation1 including broadcast and satellite-based television1 radio1 ,internet1 and print media entities2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines routinely propagate anti-,western falsehoods and disinformation2 and 7#b7 multinational corporations headquartered in the ,united ,states1 and subsidiaries and local franchisees of such corporations1 that advertise on one or more media outlets identified on the list required by paragraph 7#a74 #cje4 ,europe and ,eurasia ,democracy and ,anti-,corruption ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund1 to be known as the ,europe and ,eurasia ,democracy and ,anti-,corruption ,fund4 7b7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts in the ,europe and ,eurasia ,democracy and ,anti-,corruption ,fund shall be available to the ,secretary of ,state1 as provided in appropriation ,acts1 to support bilateral and regional efforts in ,europe and ,eurasia to-- 7#a7 improve democratic governance1 transparency1 accountability1 rule of law1 and combat corruption1 including by strengthening democratic civil society and political parties1 and independent and nonpartisan think tanks2 7#b7 support the efforts of independent media outlets and public broadcasters to broadcast1 distribute1 and share information in all regions2 7#c7 support objective1 ,russian-language1 independent media1 investigative journalism1 and civil society watchdog groups working to combat corruption2 7#d7 promote and protect ,internet freedom2 7#e7 support1 as appropriate1 the operations and activities of national anti-corruption and auditing offices2 7#f7 support programs that strengthen independent judiciaries and prosecutors general offices2 7#g7 strengthen cybersecurity practices of governments and civil society organizations2 7#h7 support research and analysis on the effects of information warfare on target audiences and best practices for promoting resilience2 7#i7 support evidence-based civic education and advocacy programs to strengthen resilience to misinformation2 7#aj7 encourage cooperation with social media companies to strengthen the integrity of information on the ,internet2 and 7#aa7 support programs to counter fake news4 7c7 ,consultations ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,administrator for the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,director of the ,global ,engagement ,center of the ,department of ,state1 carry out activities described in subsection 7b7 directly or through nongovernmental or international organizations1 such as the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe1 the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy1 the ,black ,sea ,trust1 the ,balkan ,trust for ,democracy1 the ,prague ,civil ,society ,centre1 the ,european ,endowment for ,democracy1 and related organizations4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,europe and ,eurasia ,democracy and ,anti-,corruption ,fund #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai4 #cjf4 ,establishment of a ,russia unit in the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a high-level task force within the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 that focuses on-- 7#a7 tracing1 mapping1 and prosecuting illicit financial flows linked to the ,russian ,federation if such flows interact with the ,united ,states financial system2 7#b7 working with liaison officers in key ,united ,states embassies1 especially in ,europe1 to work with local authorities to uncover and prosecute the networks responsible for the illicit financial flows described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 seeking to expand the number of real estate geographic targeting orders beyond the number of cities to which such orders apply as of the date of the enactment of this ,act to capture more links to illicit financial flows4 7b7 ,report on ,treasury liaison officers ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to ,congress a report on the number of liaison officers described in subsection 7a77#b7 that are working on tracing1 mapping1 and prosecuting illicit financial flows linked to the ,russian ,federation4 #cjg4 ,termination ,this title shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4