Arctic Refuge Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 3067

119th Congress

Arctic Refuge Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Clay Higgins

Representative

Republican

LA-3

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would require the U.S. government to impose sanctions, such as blocking access to property and denying visas, on five specific Argentinian public officials if they are found to be involved in corruption or human rights violations. The bill also requires the State Department to report annually to Congress on the assets and net worth of these officials.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorClay Higgins (R-LA)

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

ChamberHouse

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Arctic Refuge Protection Act

This bill would require the U.S. government to impose sanctions, such as blocking access to property and denying visas, on five specific Argentinian public officials if they are found to be involved in corruption or human rights violations. The bill also requi

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This bill would require the U.S. government to impose sanctions, such as blocking access to property and denying visas, on five specific Argentinian public officials if they are found to be involved in corruption or human rights violations. The bill also requires the State Department to report annually to Congress on the assets and net worth of these officials.

Bill Number: 3067
Sponsor: Clay Higgins (R-LA)
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Arctic Refuge Protection Act
Bill Number: 3067
Sponsor: Clay Higgins (R-LA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: This bill would require the U.S. government to impose sanctions, such as blocking access to property and denying visas, on five specific Argentinian public officials if they are found to be involved in corruption or human rights violations. The bill also requires the State Department to report annua

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the U.S. government to impose sanctions, such as blocking access to property and denying visas, on five specific Argentinian public officials if they are found to be involved in corruption or human rights violations. The bill also requires the State Department to report annually to Congress on the assets and net worth of these officials.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Corruption in Argentina Stymied by Enforcing Sanctions Act of 2023 or the CASES Act of 2023 This bill requires sanctions to be imposed on five specified Argentinian public officials if such individuals meet the criteria for such sanctions. The specified Argentinian officials are Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner, Maximo Kirchner, Juan Martin Mena, Oscar Isidro Jose Parrilli, and Carlos Alberto Zannini. The bill requires the Department of State to submit an annual report to Congress containing (1) a description of each person's assets, including the net worth of immediate family members; and (2) a determination as to whether each person meets the criteria for the imposition of visa- and property-blocking sanctions related to corruption or human rights violations. The President must impose such sanctions on any of these individuals whom the President determines meets the sanctions criteria.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Imposes sanctions on five named Argentinian public officials if they are found to be involved in corruption or human rights abuses.
Requires the State Department to report annually to Congress on the assets and net worth of these officials.
The President must impose sanctions on any of the officials who are determined to meet the criteria for sanctions.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, the five Argentinian officials named in the bill could face consequences such as having their U.S. assets frozen and being denied entry to the United States. This could significantly impact their ability to conduct business or travel to the U.S. The annual reporting requirement could also increase transparency around their personal finances and potential corruption.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3067, 119th Congress (2025). "Arctic Refuge Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3067

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