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European Energy Independence from Russia

Accelerate LNG exports and cut Russia's energy revenue

Overview

Russia funds its war largely through energy exports. We support U.S. policies that accelerate LNG export approvals to Europe, invest in European energy infrastructure, and impose full energy sanctions on Russia, eliminating the last major revenue stream sustaining the war.

Your Ask

Ask your representatives to support expedited LNG export approvals and full energy sanctions on Russia, including a ban on Russian LNG imports.

Why It Matters

Energy revenue is Russia's primary war funding mechanism. Every barrel of oil or cubic meter of gas sold funds the next missile strike.

Current Status

The Biden administration paused new LNG export approvals in early 2024. Europe has significantly reduced Russian gas imports but has not eliminated them. The American Energy Independence Act is advancing in the House.

Key Supporters

Senate Energy & Natural Resources CommitteeHouse Energy & Commerce Committee

Related Legislation

9 bills
S. 2904criticalIn Committee

SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2025

Imposes targeted sanctions on Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet', the network of tankers and shipping companies that covertly transport Russian oil in violation of Western price caps and sanctions. Targets vessel owners, operators, insurers, and port operators who facilitate shadow fleet operations.

H.R. 6856criticalIn Committee

Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act

Imposes sweeping sanctions and other measures on Russia if the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine in good faith. Includes energy import bans, financial sanctions, and secondary sanctions on countries that continue to trade with Russia.

H.R. 1949criticalAwaiting Senate Vote

Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

Passed the House and now awaiting a Senate vote. Accelerates U.S. LNG export capacity to cut Europe's dependence on Russian gas, directly defunding the energy revenue that finances Russia's war machine. Urge your senators to bring it to the floor.

S. 2918highIn Committee

REPO Implementation Act of 2025

Creates the legal mechanism to seize Russia's $300 billion in frozen sovereign assets and transfer them to Ukraine for reconstruction, making Russia pay for the damage it caused rather than U.S. taxpayers. Amends the REPO Act to close implementation gaps.

H.R. 5835highIn Committee

REPO Implementation Act of 2025 (House)

House companion to S. 2918. Led by Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chair Joe Wilson and bipartisan coalition. Amends the REPO Act to enable seizure and transfer of Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.

H.R. 7094highIn Committee

No Aid for Russian Energy Act

Prohibits U.S. foreign assistance, Export-Import Bank financing, and other government support from benefiting Russian energy projects or companies. Closes loopholes that allow U.S. taxpayer funds to indirectly support Russia's energy sector, which funds the war against Ukraine.

H.R. 7095highIn Committee

Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

Closes the loophole that allows Russian oil to enter the U.S. market after being refined or blended in third countries such as India, Turkey, and China. Requires country-of-origin tracking for all petroleum products and bans imports that contain Russian-origin crude oil.

H.R. 7506highIn Committee

Russian Oil Sanctions Act

Imposes sanctions on foreign persons dealing in crude oil or petroleum products of Russian Federation origin. Targets third-country buyers, refiners, and shippers who purchase Russian oil above the G7 price cap, cutting off Russia's primary source of war revenue.

S. 3513highIn Committee

Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025

Senate companion to H.R. 7506. Imposes secondary sanctions on foreign entities that purchase Russian crude oil or petroleum products above the G7 price cap. Strengthens enforcement of existing oil price caps and closes loopholes exploited by Russia's shadow fleet.