The U.S. would set up a fund to seize assets tied to Russia sanctions violations. It would focus on sanctioned oil ships and use extra money to help pay public debt. The bill also makes a federal export enforcement center permanent in law.
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GHOST Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 1490: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that enforce sanctions, export controls, and shipping rules. It also affects people, companies, and ships accused of helping Russia evade U.S. sanctions. State, local, and foreign agencies could get reimbursed when they help with these cases. Companies involved in international trade could see more outreach, tracking, and enforcement attention.
Why this matters: This bill matters because sanctions only work if the U.S. can find and act on violations. It would put more money and coordination behind cases involving Russia, especially sanctioned oil shipments. It could make enforcement stronger, but the results would depend on future seizures and how agencies use the fund. It also ties sanctions enforcement to public debt payments, which is unusual for this kind of enforcement tool.
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Officially: GHOST Act of 2025
The U.S. would set up a fund to seize assets tied to Russia sanctions violations. It would focus on sanctioned oil ships and use extra money to help pay public debt. The bill also makes a federal export enforcement center permanent in law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1490. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in the Judiciary
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (4/10/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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