Contact Congress about H.R. 1677: Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act

U.S. buyers could no longer import several minerals from Russia or Russian-controlled businesses. The ban would start 90 days after the bill becomes law and would stay linked to Russia’s hostilities against Ukraine.

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Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Latest action on H.R. 1677: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. companies that import or use the covered minerals. It could also affect suppliers, customs compliance teams, and businesses with long supply chains that must prove where minerals came from. Russian mineral producers and Russian-controlled businesses would lose access to these U.S. import markets while the ban is active.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change where U.S. businesses get important minerals used in manufacturing, vehicles, electronics, and other industries. It could reduce U.S. trade revenue for Russian suppliers. It could also raise costs or create supply problems if other sources are harder to find. The bill ties trade rules to the war in Ukraine, so the rules could change again if Russia stops and later resumes hostilities.

Key provisions in H.R. 1677

• The bill bans U.S. imports of certain minerals from Russia or Russian entities. It also covers swaps or exchanges meant to dodge the ban.
• The covered minerals are specific and tied to official import codes. They include platinum, palladium, braggite, rhodium, and ruthenium under HTS 7110; nickel under HTS 2604; and copper ores and concentrates, including zinc, under HTS 2603.
• The ban would not start right away. It would begin 90 days after the act becomes law.
• The President could not waive the ban. The bill says no other law can be used to set it aside.
• The ban would end one year after the President reports to Congress that Russia has ended all hostilities against Ukraine.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1677

What is H.R. 1677?

U.S. buyers could no longer import several minerals from Russia or Russian-controlled businesses. The ban would start 90 days after the bill becomes law and would stay linked to Russia’s hostilities against Ukraine.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1677?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1677?

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