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HR6899: Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022 (117th Congress)
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HR6899: Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022

117th Congress (2021–2023) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

This page covers HR6899 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR6899 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-05-11: Passed
Latest action 2022-10-04: Became Public Law No: 117-185.
Policy area International Affairs
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022 This act prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus and requires Treasury to take actions to oppose financial assistance to Russia or Belarus. The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies. Treasury must also (1) vigorously advocate for IMF member countries to prohibit transactions involving the exchange of SDRs held by Russia or Belarus, and (2) direct U. S. representatives to each international financial institution to oppose providing financial assistance to Russia or Belarus except to address the basic human needs of their civilian populations. The act's provisions shall be in effect until the earlier of (1) five years after this act's enactment, or (2) 30 days after the President reports to Congress that the governments of Russia and Belarus have ceased destabilizing activities directed at Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The President may also waive the provisions upon reporting to Congress that doing so is in the national interest of the United States.

Subjects: Belarus, Conflicts and wars, Currency, Europe, International monetary system and foreign exchange, International organizations and cooperation, Military operations and strategy, Russia, Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status, Ukraine


Roll-call votes on HR6899 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-05-11 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 290 1 4 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR6899 in the 117th Congress?

HR6899 (Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest action on HR6899?

On 2022-10-04: Became Public Law No: 117-185.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR6899?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-05-11, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.