Proposed 'Deterring Adversary Ill-Gotten Gains Act'

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would grant the Attorney General broader authority to bypass standard judicial processes when seizing assets linked to Russian-related sanctions violations, with the proceeds directed toward Ukraine-related remediation efforts for a period of three years.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Russian-linked entities and individuals

Their assets may be subject to nonjudicial civil forfeiture if they are found to be in violation of U.S. sanctions or export controls.

Attorney General

Granted new authority to certify property for forfeiture and issue regulations without standard administrative procedures.

Secretary of the Treasury

Granted new authority to issue regulations without standard administrative procedures.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This proposed amendment to the annual defense authorization bill would create new procedures for the U.S. government to seize and forfeit assets belonging to Russian 's.' It expands the types of property eligible for forfeiture and extends the authority to use these funds to remediate harms caused by Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would grant the Attorney General broader authority to bypass standard judicial processes when seizing assets linked to Russian-related sanctions violations, with the proceeds directed toward Ukraine-related remediation efforts for a period of three years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It creates a streamlined process for the U.S. government to seize assets from individuals or entities violating sanctions related to Russia and the conflict in Ukraine, and directs those assets toward remediation efforts.

How long would this authority last?

The provisions of this amendment would terminate three years after the date of the Act's enactment.

Does this change how the government makes rules for these seizures?

Yes, it allows the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to create regulations for this program without following the standard public notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act.

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Discoveries

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Streamlining Asset Seizure

The amendment explicitly bypasses standard administrative rulemaking requirements (5 U.S.C. 553) to accelerate the implementation of asset forfeiture procedures against sanctioned entities.

Attorney General Secretary of the Treasury

Connected Entities

organizationBureau of Industry and Security“Maintains the restricted parties lists referenced in the amendment.”Map →

personAttorney General“Authorized to certify property for forfeiture and prescribe regulations.”Map →

personSecretary of the Treasury“Authorized to prescribe regulations for the subtitle.”Map →

personMr. Whitehouse“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Graham“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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