Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

russia keeps attacking Ukraine despite repeated calls for peace. This bill would make the President decide every 90 days whether russia is refusing peace talks, breaking a deal, invading again or trying to topple Ukraine's government. If so, it would require tariffs of at least 500 percent on russian goods and on goods from countries trading in its oil, gas or uranium, and freeze U.S. assets of russia's leaders and state banks. It has 155 cosponsors; a revised version became law in September...

Question 2

Why does H.R. 2548 matter for Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

H.R. 2548 drew 155 House cosponsors, more than a third of the House, and a revised version of its sanctions became law on September 18, 2026, through H.R. 5334. Thank your representative if they cosponsored it or voted for H.R. 5334, and ask them to press the administration to enforce the new law fully.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Superseded by H.R. 5334. September 18, 2026: a revised version of this bill's sanctions became law through H.R. 5334 (Public Law 119-111). H.R. 2548 itself remained in committee.

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.