A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 421

119th Congress

A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

R - LA

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bipartisan resolution urges the U.S., G7, and EU to seize frozen Russian sovereign assets (estimated at $300 billion) and disburse them to Ukraine in tranches of at least $10 billion per month. The resolution cites Russia's war crimes, including 14,000 documented civilian deaths, 120,000 soldiers killed or missing, and $524 billion in estimated reconstruction costs.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6839-6840)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan resolution urges the U.S., G7, and EU to seize frozen Russian sovereign assets (estimated at $300 billion) and disburse them to Ukraine in tranches of at least $10 billion per month. The resolution cites Russia's war crimes, including 14,000 documented civilian deaths, 120,000 soldiers killed or missing, and $524 billion in estimated reconstruction costs.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Calls for seizure of approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets across G7 and EU
Recommends disbursing seized assets to Ukraine in tranches of at least $10 billion per month
Cites documented war crimes including 14,000 civilian deaths, torture, sexual violence, and illegal transfer of children
References the 2024 REPO for Ukrainians Act establishing domestic legal framework for asset seizure
Cites the July 2025 Porto Declaration by OSCE Parliamentary Assembly calling for asset repurposing

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily affects Ukraine's reconstruction efforts, estimated at $524 billion in damage. It impacts Russia by threatening permanent loss of sovereign assets. G7 and EU financial institutions holding frozen Russian assets would be affected by seizure mechanisms. The resolution affects international law precedents regarding sovereign immunity and countermeasures.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

421, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-421