Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6856) to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1067
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-17T15:57:42Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1067
Purpose
This resolution establishes special procedures for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 6856, a bill that would impose sanctions and other measures on the Russian Federation if it refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates such an agreement, or launches another military invasion of Ukraine.
Key Provisions
- Immediate consideration: Upon adoption, the House must immediately take up H.R. 6856, with all points of order against its consideration waived.
- Amendment process: An amendment in the nature of a substitute submitted by Representative Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania (and printed in the Congressional Record at least one day prior) is automatically adopted; if multiple such amendments are submitted, only the most recent one applies. The bill, as amended, is considered read.
- Debate and voting structure: One hour of debate occurs, equally divided between Representative Fitzpatrick (or a designee) and an opponent. The previous question is ordered on the bill and any further amendments, leading directly to final passage, except for one motion to recommit.
- Additional rules: Clause 1(c) of rule XIX does not apply, preventing certain procedural delays. All points of order against provisions in the amended bill are waived.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution modifies standard House procedures by waiving points of order, limiting debate to one hour, and restricting amendments to only the specified substitute. It also bypasses normal reconsideration rules under rule XIX, allowing faster consideration than under regular order.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Could enable quicker legislative action on sanctions, potentially affecting the executive branch's implementation of foreign policy measures related to Russia and Ukraine.
- Citizens: Limited direct effects, though the underlying bill may influence U.S. sanctions policy, trade, and international relations.
- International relations: Facilitates debate on measures that could strengthen U.S. responses to Russian actions in Ukraine, potentially impacting diplomatic negotiations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of the House of Representatives, particularly the sponsor Representative Fitzpatrick and those involved in foreign affairs.
- The House Committee on Rules, which typically handles such procedural matters.
- Executive branch officials responsible for sanctions enforcement if the bill passes.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
This is a structured procedural rule that limits open debate and amendments, which raises questions about the balance of legislative power in the House. It reflects a political effort to expedite consideration of sanctions legislation tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, potentially affecting the constitutional role of Congress in foreign policy oversight without altering the underlying bill's content.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2026-02-17: Submitted in House
- 2026-02-17: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6856) to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-02-17 — PDF (3 pages)