A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at restoring congressional oversight of U.S. sanctions on Russia, responding to recent changes in sanctions policy.

Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led the effort to introduce the No Oil Profits for Enemies (NOPE) Act, which would require congressional review of modifications to existing Russia sanctions. The legislation comes amid reports that the Trump administration has loosened certain sanctions on Russian oil operations.

The senators cited concerns about reduced oversight of sanctions decisions, particularly those affecting Russian energy exports during a period of global oil supply constraints. The proposed bill would establish formal congressional review processes for future changes to Russia-related sanctions.

Gallego and Grassley emphasized the bipartisan nature of their effort, arguing that sanctions policy should have input from both parties in Congress. The legislation would apply to both current and future administrations' decisions regarding Russia sanctions.

The timing of the bill introduction coincides with broader discussions about U.S. sanctions policy and energy security considerations. The senators indicated they expect to seek additional co-sponsors from both parties as the legislation moves through committee review.