Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025

This bill aims to protect Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by punishing people abroad who put the plant at risk. It tells the U.S. government to freeze their assets in the United States and block their visas if they endanger the plant or try to take control away from Ukraine. The bill is a response to safety concerns at the plant during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has caused damage and raised the risk of a nuclear accident .

There are limited exceptions so that humanitarian aid and U.N.-related travel can continue, and to avoid punishing people who are helping restore Ukrainian control. The President can use existing emergency powers to carry this out, penalties apply for violations, and there is a narrow national security waiver if needed.

• Who is affected: Foreign individuals or entities that threaten the plant’s safety or Ukraine’s control; U.S. people and businesses must not do business with those sanctioned. Visa holders who qualify under this law can have their visas revoked immediately.
• What changes: Freeze of assets in the U.S.; visa and entry bans; exceptions for humanitarian aid and U.N. obligations; possible waiver for U.S. national security .
• When: Applies to actions tied to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and requires sanctions on those involved since then.