Proposed Amendment to Nullify Russian Oil Sale Licenses

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would immediately terminate current federal authorizations for the sale of Russian oil, impacting energy trade regulations until specific diplomatic and military conditions regarding the conflict in Ukraine are met.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of the Treasury

The agency must cease current licensing practices for Russian oil and participate in a joint certification process.

Department of State

The agency is required to participate in a joint certification process regarding the status of hostilities in Ukraine.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Shaheen has submitted an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would invalidate existing Treasury Department licenses allowing the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products. These licenses would remain void until the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State jointly certify that Russia has ended all active hostilities in Ukraine.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What would this amendment do to current Russian oil licenses?

It would make them immediately upon the enactment of the bill.

Under what conditions could these licenses be reinstated?

The licenses would only be valid if the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State jointly certify that Russia has stopped all active hostilities in or against Ukraine.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would immediately terminate current federal authorizations for the sale of Russian oil, impacting energy trade regulations until specific diplomatic and military conditions regarding the conflict in Ukraine are met.

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Discoveries

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Conditional Sanctions Enforcement

The amendment shifts from static sanctions to a conditional model where existing licenses are automatically voided unless a specific diplomatic certification is provided.

Russian Federation Department of the Treasury Department of State

Connected Entities

organizationRussian Federation“The nation whose oil exports are the subject of the proposed license nullificati”Map →

organizationCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs“Senate committee designated as an appropriate congressional committee.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“The agency responsible for issuing the general licenses for Russian oil sales.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“The agency required to jointly certify the cessation of hostilities.”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“House committee designated as an appropriate congressional committee.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations“Senate committee designated as an appropriate congressional committee.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Financial Services“House committee designated as an appropriate congressional committee.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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