A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 549

119th Congress

A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

R - SC

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Summary

This bipartisan Senate resolution urges the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned Russian oil. It notes that despite Western sanctions and G7 price caps, Russian seaborne crude exports remain nearly unchanged at 5.7 million barrels/day (vs 5.8M in 2022 when the invasion began). The resolution points to Russia's 561-ship shadow fleet carrying 60-80% of Russian crude exports.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan Senate resolution urges the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned Russian oil. It notes that despite Western sanctions and G7 price caps, Russian seaborne crude exports remain nearly unchanged at 5.7 million barrels/day (vs 5.8M in 2022 when the invasion began). The resolution points to Russia's 561-ship shadow fleet carrying 60-80% of Russian crude exports.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bipartisan (Graham-Blumenthal) call to seize Russian shadow fleet vessels
Russia's shadow fleet comprises at least 561 ships
Shadow fleet carries 60-80% of Russian crude exports in recent quarters
Russian oil exports barely decreased despite Western sanctions (5.7M vs 5.8M barrels/day)
OFAC sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil in October 2025 for lack of peace commitment
Cites successful seizure of M/T Skipper carrying Iranian sanctioned oil

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects U.S. foreign policy toward Russia, the global oil market, and international shipping. If implemented, seizing Russian shadow fleet vessels would significantly disrupt Russian oil revenues that fund the Ukraine war. The maritime industry, particularly ship owners and insurers enabling sanctions evasion, would face increased risk. NATO allies are called upon to take similar action. Oil prices could be affected by disrupted Russian exports.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

549, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-549