HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5925

119th Congress

HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard McCormick

R - GA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill allows the U.S. Treasury Department to seize and sell assets belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian central bank. The proceeds from these sales would be used to cover costs related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows the U.S. Treasury Department to seize and sell assets belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian central bank. The proceeds from these sales would be used to cover costs related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Make Putin Pay ActThis bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to seize and confiscate assets subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that are (1) blocked due to the imposition of sanctions on persons linked to Russian President Putin, or (2) Russian sovereign assets or owned by the Russian central bank. Proceeds from the sale of seized or confiscated assets will be made available to reimburse the United States for expenses related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Treasury must periodically report to Congress on the amount of proceeds obtained from the sale of seized and confiscated assets.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes the seizure and sale of Russian assets blocked by U.S. sanctions or belonging to the Russian central bank
Directs the Treasury Department to use the proceeds from asset sales to reimburse the U.S. for expenses related to the Russia-Ukraine war
Requires the Treasury Department to regularly report to Congress on the amount of money obtained from these asset sales

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact the Russian government and businesses and individuals with ties to Putin by depriving them of assets held in the U.S. The funds obtained would help offset the costs the U.S. has incurred in supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5925, 119th Congress (2025). "HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5925