This bill says the U.S. should keep Russia out of the Group of Seven (G7) and that no federal money can be used to help Russia take part in any G7 meetings or to bring back a Group of Eight (G8) that includes Russia. In short, it blocks U.S. agencies from spending funds to support Russia’s participation in these groups.

Key points:

• Who is affected: U.S. federal agencies and officials involved in international meetings and planning.
• What changes: No federal funds may be used to support Russia’s participation in the G7 or to re-create a G8 that includes Russia; U.S. policy is to exclude Russia from these groups .
• When: Would apply once enacted into law, guiding how the U.S. spends money on G7-related activities.