Question 1

What is H.R. 2548, the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025?

Accepted Answer

Imposes severe penalties on Russia if the President determines Russia refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates a negotiated peace, initiates another invasion, or seeks to overthrow the Ukrainian government. Includes steep tariffs on Russia's enablers, visa bans on Russian officials, and financial sanctions on Russian banks. With 155 House cosponsors, the missing ingredient is not support but floor time. After Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing, the Senate reintroduced its...

Question 2

Why does H.R. 2548 matter for Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

With 155 House cosponsors, more than a third of the entire House, this bill does not need more support on paper. It needs a vote. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who authored the Senate version, passed away in July 2026; days later the Senate reintroduced his amended text with over 60 cosponsors and momentum for floor action. Ask your representative to press House leadership to mark up H.R. 2548, bring it to the floor, and vote YES.

Question 3

What is the current status of H.R. 2548?

Accepted Answer

In Committee. July 16, 2026: after Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing, the Senate reintroduced the amended companion as S. 5025, the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, with 61 cosponsors. The House bill remains in committee; the push is now for markup and a floor vote.

Question 4

Who sponsors H.R. 2548?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1). 155 cosponsors as of the latest daily update.

Question 5

How do I contact Congress about H.R. 2548?

Accepted Answer

Enter your ZIP code at https://uaportal.org/find-my-rep to find your senators and representative, then use the call script or letter at https://uaportal.org/bills/hr-2548 to contact them about H.R. 2548.