Under the new rules, Congress has the authority to block any attempts to remove these restrictions. Additionally, the implementation of secondary sanctions has now become mandatory.
This move aims to strengthen oversight mechanisms over sanction policies and maintain pressure on Russia.
Earlier the same day, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting around 100 key Russian companies, including those in the financial, energy, and defense sectors. Among those listed are Tactical Missile Armament Corporation, one of the largest arms manufacturers, and the Moscow Exchange.
If the U.S. government wishes to remove any company from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, the decision must be approved by Congress within 30 days. If Congress denies the request, the exclusion is blocked.
Congress's authority to oversee sanctions is defined by the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), enacted in 2017 following Russia's interference in 2016 U.S. elections. The Biden administration used this law as the foundation for the new sanctions list.
This will allow Congress to block potential attempts by Donald Trump to reverse measures aimed at weakening Russia's military-industrial potential, according to the report.