Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Impose Hard-Hitting Sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce legislation that would impose primary and secondary sanctions on Russia – and actors supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine – if Russia refuses to engage in good-faith negotiations for lasting peace with Ukraine or undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty after a peace deal is negotiated.
“We are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin with this bill: You reap what you sow. Work to achieve peace with Ukraine or face the consequences,”said Heinrich.“The United States must stand with Ukraine in the fight to defend their freedom and to protect democracy worldwide.”
While Ukraine announced its willingness to support a U.S. 30-day ceasefire proposal, Russia rejected it – and continues to launch strikes across Ukraine, including on civilians.
Heinrich has staunchly supported the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom against Russia’s unjustified, unprovoked, and unlawful invasion.
Last month, Heinrichattempted to amendRepublicans’ budget resolution to include continued support for Ukraine to stand firm against aggression by Russia. Republicans rejected it.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Heinrichsecured a provisionin the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Defense Appropriations Bill to include $300 million in funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
In February 2024, Heinrichpassedan aid package that would strengthen America’s national security by delivering aid to Ukraine.
In January 2024, Heinrichmet with Ukrainian familiesliving in Farmington, New Mexico, who fled their country following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Heinrich also has an extensive history of standing up to Russia and Russian interference in the United States, detailedhere.
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