H.R. 7055 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jan 14, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 7055
A BILL
Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4) · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 14, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Sections · 3
Title I — Reauthorization and amendment of the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 · 4
- Sec. 101Extension of authorities of the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018No change
- Sec. 102Enhancing sanctions on sectors of the Nicaraguan economy that generate revenue for the Ortega familyNo change
- Sec. 103Imposition of sanctions with respect to the Ortega administration’s abuses against the Catholic Church, political prisoners, and support for the invasion of UkraineNo change
- Sec. 104Coordinated diplomatic strategy to restrict investment and loans that benefit the Government of Nicaragua from the Central American Bank for Economic IntegrationNo change