A Republican bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
The SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026 aims to stop the Russian Federation from using a "shadow fleet" of vessels to bypass international sanctions on petroleum products. It allows the President to impose sanctions on vessels and foreign persons involved in illicit shipping, including those engaging in unsafe maritime behavior or evading price caps. The bill also targets foreign port terminals in China and India that accept oil from these vessels. Additionally, it establishes standards for flag state registries to prevent crimes like human trafficking and drug smuggling. It further provides for sanctions against persons involved in the Russian defense industrial base and provides funding to counter Russian influence.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
Authorizes $200 million for the Countering Russian Influence Fund to support Ukraine and allies.
- Scored +8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Strengthens alignment of sanctions with EU, UK, and G7 nations.
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Provides funding to combat Russian cyber threats and sabotage of undersea infrastructure.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Increases visa revocations and inadmissibility for certain foreign persons.
- Scored -4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Imposes significant risks and sanctions on maritime service providers and port operators.
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill increases spending for countering Russian influence and support for Ukraine.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Combatting Serious Crime: Section 131 targets the use of flag registries to hide illicit activities, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, illicit arms shipments, and illegal fishing.
- Environmental and Maritime Safety: Section 111(c) allows the government to identify and sanction vessels exhibiting unsafe maritime behavior, such as those that are single-hulled or improperly maintained, which could reduce maritime accidents.
- Support for Allies: Section 204 authorizes $200,000,000 for the Countering Russian Influence Fund to help Ukraine and allies in Central and Eastern Europe fight cyber threats, sabotage, and security threats.
- Humanitarian Protections: Section 192(a)(4) ensures that sanctions do not apply to the provision of food, medicine, medical devices, or other humanitarian assistance.
- Crew Safety: Section 192(a)(5) provides an exception for those providing provisions necessary for the safety, care, and protection of human life for crews aboard sanctioned vessels.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Travel and Entry Restrictions: Section 191(2) and Section 171(b) make certain foreign persons ineligible for visas, inadmissible to the United States, or subject to immediate visa revocation.
- Financial Loss: Section 191(1) allows the President to block property and prohibit transactions for foreign persons identified as supporting the Russian shadow fleet.
- Economic Pressure on Port Operators: Section 113 allows for sanctions against foreign persons who own or operate ports in India or China if they accept oil from sanctioned vessels or those exceeding price caps.
- Business Risks for Maritime Service Providers: Section 112(b)(2) imposes sanctions on those providing significant goods or services to Russian shadow fleet vessels if they know the vessel is sanctioned.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Strengthens alignment of sanctions with EU, UK, and G7 nations. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Authorizes $200 million for the Countering Russian Influence Fund to support Ukraine and allies. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Provides funding to combat Russian cyber threats and sabotage of undersea infrastructure. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Increases coordination with international coalitions to enforce oil price caps. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill increases spending for countering Russian influence and support for Ukraine.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands presidential authority to impose sanctions and regulate foreign maritime activities. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires public databases and reports on sanctions and oil exports.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — Increases visa revocations and inadmissibility for certain foreign persons. Would business owners be better off under this? — Imposes significant risks and sanctions on maritime service providers and port operators.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Targets unsafe, single-hulled, or poorly maintained vessels to reduce maritime environmental accidents. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Imposes sanctions on the Russian energy sector and shadow fleet to reduce oil revenues. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Sanctions on petroleum products can potentially lead to higher energy costs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill creates new emergency spending requirements. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases spending through new fund authorizations and sanctions implementation resources. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes new emergency appropriations for the Countering Russian Influence Fund.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/10/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
- 1/29/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 10/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/19/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island