CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

S.Amdt. 3794

S.Amdt. 3794 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3794, submitted by Mr. Merkley, aims to add a section titled "Protecting American Households from Rising Energy Costs" to bill S. 2296.

The purpose of this amendment is to prohibit the export or resale of petroleum products to specific countries or entities.

  • Prohibited Destinations: The amendment bans exports to entities operating in, or owned/controlled by, the following:

    • The People's Republic of China (or the Chinese Communist Party)
    • The Russian Federation
    • The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
    • The Islamic Republic of Iran

  • Waivers: The Secretary of Energy can grant a waiver if there is an imminent and acute national security emergency and other responses are inadequate.

  • Enforcement: The amendment establishes penalties for violations:

    • Civil Penalties: Up to $250,000,000 or twice the transaction amount.
    • Criminal Penalties: Fines up to $100,000,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years.