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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1067

119th Congress

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.

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Introduced:Feb 17, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Fitzpatrick

R - PA

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Summary

This resolution sets up the rules for debating H.R. 6856, a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia if it refuses peace talks with Ukraine, breaks any peace agreement, or launches another invasion. The resolution is a procedural step that allows the House to formally consider legislation holding Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Introduced2/17/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Rules.

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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.

This resolution sets up the rules for debating H.R. 6856, a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia if it refuses peace talks with Ukraine, breaks any peace agreement, or launches another invasion. The resolution is a procedural step that allows th

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This resolution sets up the rules for debating H.R. 6856, a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia if it refuses peace talks with Ukraine, breaks any peace agreement, or launches another invasion. The resolution is a procedural step that allows the House to formally consider legislation holding Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.

Bill Number: 1067
Introduced: 2/17/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Title: 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: 1067
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced: 2/17/2026
Summary: This resolution sets up the rules for debating H.R. 6856, a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia if it refuses peace talks with Ukraine, breaks any peace agreement, or launches another invasion. The resolution is a procedural step that allows the House to formally consider legislation

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution sets up the rules for debating H.R. 6856, a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia if it refuses peace talks with Ukraine, breaks any peace agreement, or launches another invasion. The resolution is a procedural step that allows the House to formally consider legislation holding Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates the framework for House debate on sanctions against Russia related to the Ukraine conflict
The underlying bill would punish Russia economically if it refuses diplomacy, violates peace agreements, or invades Ukraine again
Represents a bipartisan foreign policy tool designed to incentivize peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war
Sanctions could affect U.S.-Russia trade relations and potentially impact global energy markets and prices

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This procedural resolution primarily affects the legislative process rather than everyday Americans directly. However, the sanctions bill it enables could influence gas prices, global markets, and the broader geopolitical landscape. By threatening economic consequences for Russian aggression, Congress aims to support Ukraine and European security, which affects America's international standing and national security interests.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1067, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1067

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