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HR9717FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

High Impact

Proposed Ban on Importing Specific Russian Minerals

Original title: Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act

December 17, 2024

foreign policy trade minerals sanctions Russia Ukraine

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would permanently restrict U.S. access to Russian-sourced copper, nickel, and , potentially impacting domestic supply chains and manufacturing costs for industries that rely on these materials.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. manufacturing and industrial sectors

These sectors would be prohibited from importing specific minerals from the Russian Federation, requiring them to source these materials from other suppliers.

Russian mineral producers

These entities would be barred from exporting the specified minerals to the United States.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Zinke is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Montana's 1st congressional district. context
The Committee on Ways and Means is the chief tax-writing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and has jurisdiction over trade policy. context

Summary

This bill would ban the import of eight specific minerals produced in Russia or by Russian-controlled companies starting 90 days after the law is enacted. The ban would remain in place until the President certifies that Russia has ended all hostilities against Ukraine, with provisions to automatically restart the ban if hostilities resume within three years.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which minerals would be banned from import?

The bill lists eight specific minerals: , copper, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, and zinc.

Can the President waive this ban?

No, the bill explicitly states that the President may not waive the prohibition, notwithstanding any other provision of law.

How long would the ban last?

The ban lasts until one year after the President certifies that Russia has ended all hostilities against Ukraine, though it can be reinstated if hostilities resume within three years of that certification.

Why It Matters

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Non-waivable Sanction

The bill includes a 'No Waiver' clause, which is a restrictive legislative tool that removes executive discretion in enforcing the trade ban.

Russian Federation

Connected Entities

organizationCongress“Receives certification from the President”Map →

personMr. Guthrie“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

locationRussian Federation“Source of the minerals”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Bill enacted by the House of Representatives”Map →

organizationRussian entity“Definition within the bill”Map →

personPresident“Certifies end of hostilities”Map →

personMr. Zinke“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →

personMr. Smith of New Jersey“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationSenate“Bill enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives”Map →

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Controversy75
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