Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jan 14, 2026
What it does
The bill would reauthorize and amend existing laws to extend sanctions and diplomatic pressure on Nicaragua’s Ortega administration for human rights abuses, including actions against the Catholic Church, political prisoners, and support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It would enhance sanctions on sectors of the Nicaraguan economy benefiting the Ortega family, prohibit new U.S. investment in Nicaragua, and require coordinated diplomatic efforts to restrict loans and financial assistance from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration to the Nicaraguan government. The bill also mandates reviews of Nicaragua’s participation in trade agreements and supports human rights initiatives…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.