Sponsors (5)
The bill reduces U.S. economic ties to and revenue for Russia by banning certain Russian metal ore imports—improving national security and supply diversification—but imposes near-term costs, supply‑chain burdens, and regulatory uncertainty on manufacturers, buyers, and consumers.
U.S. national security and the American public: reduces a revenue and strategic mineral flow to the Russian government by cutting U.S. imports of certain Russian platinum, nickel, and copper ores.
U.S. manufacturers and downstream buyers (including small businesses): lowers U.S. reliance on Russian-sourced platinum, nickel, and copper ores, encouraging supply diversification away from Russia.
State governments, enforcement agencies, and businesses: establishes clear, automatic trigger and termination conditions tied to Russia ending hostilities, giving predictable timing for when the restrictions begin and end.
Importers and U.S. manufacturers (including small businesses): will likely face higher input costs or supply disruptions beginning about 90 days after enactment.
Consumers and taxpayers: higher costs for metal-intensive products (electronics, catalysts, auto parts) may be passed through, increasing retail prices.
Firms and government procurement agencies: will face logistical and procurement burdens from needing to source alternatives or stockpile metals, straining supply chains and transport networks.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Bans U.S. imports of specified minerals produced by Russia or Russian entities (platinum-group metals, nickel, and copper ores/concentrates) beginning 90 days after enactment, with termination tied to a presidential certification that Russia has ceased hostilities.
Introduced February 27, 2025 by Steve Daines · Last progress February 27, 2025
Prohibits U.S. importation of certain minerals that are produced in the Russian Federation or by Russian entities—specifically platinum-group metals (including palladium, rhodium, ruthenium), nickel, and copper ores/concentrates—starting 90 days after the law takes effect. The ban also covers transactions designed to evade it and stays in place until a presidential certification declares Russia has ceased hostilities in Ukraine, with a one-year termination delay and a three-year probationary clause that can quickly reinstate the ban if hostilities resume.