What does Preamble of RESCUE Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of RESCUE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Rosatom Energy Sanctions Compliance and Unified Enforcement Act.

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY. of RESCUE Act do?

This section establishes United States policy to end reliance on the Russian Federation's nuclear energy sector, specifically State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. The policy aims to collaborate with allies and partners to identify alternative nuclear energy suppliers to Russia. It intends to limit Russia's revenue through sanctions and export controls against Rosatom. The policy also seeks to prevent Russia from using Rosatom as a tool for international influence.

What does STRATEGY. of RESCUE Act do?

This section requires the President to submit an annual strategy to Congress, starting within 180 days of the Act's enactment, for four years. The strategy must detail efforts to find alternative nuclear energy suppliers to Russia and help allies end reliance on Rosatom. It also requires a plan to permanently decouple the United States from the Russian nuclear energy industry. The strategy must identify vulnerabilities in the nuclear energy supply chains of U.S. allies and partners related to Rosatom. Consultations with allies and partners regarding sanctions outlined in sections 4 and 5 must be described. The strategy should outline proposed assistance to the IAEA's low-enriched uranium fuel bank in Kazakhstan. Feasible efforts to prevent sanctions evasion by foreign entities routing nuclear materials from Russia must be included. The strategy must be submitted in unclassified form, with the possibility of a classified annex.

What does IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ROSATOM. of RESCUE Act do?

This section establishes sanctions with respect to Rosatom and related entities. The President is required to impose sanctions on foreign persons operating in the Russian Federation's nuclear energy sector and controlled by the Russian government, or who engage in contracts or transactions related to new nuclear reactors. Sanctions involve blocking and prohibiting transactions in property and interests in property of sanctioned individuals located in or coming within the United States. The President may prescribe regulations to restrict correspondent and payable-through accounts held by foreign financial institutions that facilitate activities of sanctioned persons. Sanctions may be terminated if specific conditions related to Russia's actions in Ukraine, Rosatom's activities, and compliance with arms treaties are met. The President can waive sanctions on a case-by-case basis for national security interests or for activities related to medical and industrial isotope production. Exceptions exist for activities subject to reporting requirements, authorized intelligence activities, United Nations activities, and safe operation of nuclear reactors. Penalties for violating regulations promulgated under this section are consistent with those under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

What does CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN SANCTIONS IMPOSED WITH of RESCUE Act do?

This section establishes a process for congressional oversight of sanctions imposed on individuals or entities related to Russia. The President must respond to requests from the chairmen and ranking members of appropriate congressional committees regarding whether a person meets criteria for sanctions or is violating regulations. Within 30 days of such a request, the President must determine if the person meets the criteria and submit a report to the committee leaders. The report must state whether the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions. “Covered regulation” is defined as specific parts of Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations: part 587 (Russia Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations) and part 589 (Ukraine/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations).

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING THE RUSSIA ``123 AGREEMENT'' AND of RESCUE Act do?

This section establishes a policy that any agreement under section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act should align with U.S. national security interests and non-proliferation principles. The Secretary of State must submit a report within 90 days of the Act's enactment regarding the 2011 agreement between the U.S. and Russia for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation. The report must assess the extent to which Rosatom and related entities contribute to the misuse of nuclear materials, fund Russia's occupation of Ukraine, or support nuclear weapons programs. Specific areas of assessment include Rosatom's involvement at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, its financial support of Russia's military actions, and its role in nuclear activities with third countries. The report also requires an evaluation of Russia's compliance with the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement. The report must analyze Rosatom's contribution to China's nuclear weapons expansion and the use of commercial funds to support Russia's nuclear weapons program. Finally, the report should assess the agreement's role in advancing U.S. national security and non-proliferation objectives, including potential impacts of withdrawing from the agreement.

What does DEFINITIONS. of RESCUE Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are defined as specific committees in the House and Senate. “Foreign person” is defined as an individual or entity not meeting the criteria for a “United States person.” “United States person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, entities organized under U.S. laws, and individuals physically present in the U.S. “Rosatom” refers to the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom or any successor entity.

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RESCUE Act

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Thomas Kean (R-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a U.S. policy to reduce reliance on Russia's nuclear energy sector, specifically targeting Rosatom, and encourages collaboration with allies to find alternative suppliers.
The President must annually report to Congress on strategies to decouple the U.S. from the Russian nuclear energy industry and address vulnerabilities in the nuclear supply chains of U.S. allies.
The bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities operating in Russia's nuclear energy sector, including those involved in contracts for new nuclear reactors, by blocking their assets within the U.S.
Congress will have oversight authority over sanctions imposed on entities related to Russia, requiring the President to respond to requests from congressional committees regarding sanctions criteria.
The Secretary of State must report on the 2011 U.S.-Russia nuclear cooperation agreement, assessing Rosatom’s role in nuclear proliferation, funding Russia’s military actions, and contributing to China's nuclear weapons program.

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