SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026

The Frame

What this does

This legislation would grant the President new authority to sanction foreign vessels, port operators, and insurers involved in Russian oil trade, while authorizing $400 million in total funding for sanctions enforcement and support for Ukraine over fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Russian energy project officials

Senior executives and board members of specific Russian energy projects may be subject to U.S. sanctions.

Foreign port operators in China and India

Operators of ports that accept oil from sanctioned Russian vessels may face U.S. sanctions.

Maritime insurance providers

Providers of insurance or reinsurance to vessels participating in the Russian shadow fleet may be subject to sanctions.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This proposed amendment creates new sanctions targeting the 'Russian '—vessels used to transport Russian oil in violation of international sanctions. It also authorizes $200 million for the Countering Russian Influence Fund and mandates increased reporting on sanctions enforcement and military aid to Ukraine.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Russian shadow fleet'?

The act defines it as any foreign vessel used by or on behalf of the Russian Federation to transport Russian-origin petroleum products in circumvention of international sanctions.

Who can be sanctioned under this act?

The President can sanction vessel owners, operators, insurers, masters of vessels, and foreign port operators in specific countries that facilitate the transport of Russian oil in violation of sanctions.

Does this act affect humanitarian aid?

Yes, the act includes exceptions for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, and humanitarian assistance.

Why It Matters

This legislation would grant the President new authority to sanction foreign vessels, port operators, and insurers involved in Russian oil trade, while authorizing $400 million in total funding for sanctions enforcement and support for Ukraine over fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

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Expansion of Energy Sanctions

The bill explicitly expands the scope of the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019 to include Nord Stream 1, signaling a shift toward broader energy infrastructure targeting.

Russian Federation

Connected Entities

locationRussian Federation“Target of the proposed sanctions.”Map →

locationUkraine“Recipient of support from the Countering Russian Influence Fund.”Map →

locationRepublic of India“Subject of potential sanctions for port terminals accepting Russian oil.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Responsible for sanctions implementation and asset control.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Responsible for sanctions coordination and reporting.”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

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

locationPeople's Republic of China“Subject of a required strategy report regarding sanctions evasion.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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