Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 6528: Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. trade embargoes by creating better tracking and enforcement mechanisms to prevent countries and entities under sanctions from circumventing these restrictions. The legislation would establish systems to identify and restrict attempts to bypass U.S. economic sanctions through indirect trade routes or intermediaries. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily impact U.S. trade enforcement agencies, importers, exporters, and companies involved in international commerce.
It would affect sanctioned countries and entities attempting to conduct prohibited trade. While specific provisions aren't detailed in available materials, the bill's title suggests it would focus on detection mechanisms and penalties for sanctions evasion. **Current Status** HR 6528 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) in the 119th Congress. Further details about specific provisions, cost estimates, and timeline for consideration are not yet available.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.