The public record · 119th Congress

BLOCK PUTIN Act

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To encourage Hungary to end its reliance on Russian energy and prevent Hungary's efforts to obstruct financial or security assistance to Ukraine, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

BLOCK PUTIN ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Barring Leverage and Obstruction that Contributes to Kremlin Profits Undermining Transatlantic Interests and NATO ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8219·House·Bill·International Affairs

Rep. Marcy Kaptur(Democratic-Ohio-9)·

Apr 9, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 9, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 9, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

IntroducedSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2984)

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Bill text

Apr 9, 2026As introduced in the House