Contact Congress about H.R. 8038: 21st Century Peace through Strength Act

This bill would put more U.S. pressure on foreign traffickers, Russia, Iran, and some foreign-controlled tech companies. It could seize some Russian state assets for Ukraine and restrict TikTok, ByteDance, and certain data sales to foreign adversaries.

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21st Century Peace through Strength Act is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign traffickers, sanctioned foreign actors, Russian state assets in U.S. reach, tech companies, app stores, hosting services, data brokers, banks, and people who use covered apps. It could also affect Ukraine by creating a possible funding stream for rebuilding and war compensation.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it uses access to U.S. money, markets, apps, and data as leverage against foreign threats. It could help Ukraine by using some Russian state assets, but the amount and legal path are uncertain. It could also reshape parts of the U.S. tech market by limiting covered foreign-controlled apps and blocking some sensitive data sales to foreign adversaries.

Key provisions in H.R. 8038

• The President could sanction foreign people and groups tied to international fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking. The power comes from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and covers major Mexican cartels and their helpers.
• The executive branch must issue yearly public reports on fentanyl sanctions actions. The reports can include classified attachments for information the public cannot see.
• Money and property taken from certain sanctioned cross-border criminal groups would go into existing Treasury and Justice Department forfeiture funds. Congress would get updates every six months.
• The government would have 10 years to bring civil or criminal cases for certain sanctions violations. The clock runs from the latest date of the violation under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or the Trading With the Enemy Act.
• The new fentanyl sanctions power cannot be used just to sanction imported goods. The bill says goods include most physical products, but not technical data.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 8038

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Questions people ask about H.R. 8038

What is H.R. 8038?

This bill would put more U.S. pressure on foreign traffickers, Russia, Iran, and some foreign-controlled tech companies. It could seize some Russian state assets for Ukraine and restrict TikTok, ByteDance, and certain data sales to foreign adversaries.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 8038?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 8038?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 8038 before I act?

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