S. 5369119th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act of 2026

Introduced: Aug 7, 2026

Latest action: Aug 7, 2026

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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What this bill does

This bill establishes official U.S. policy to seek diplomatic solutions to the political crisis in Nicaragua, focusing on competitive elections, stopping state violence against civilians, and investigating protester killings. It also reauthorizes the Nicaragua Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 (NICA Act), extends its sanctions, and broadens the range of economic activities and individuals eligible for U.S. sanctions.

Who it affects

* **Individuals in designated economic sectors:** Individuals who operate or have operated in Nicaragua's gold sector, or in other economic sectors identified by the executive branch, are made eligible for sanctions. * **The Nicaraguan government and state forces:** The bill targets state police and armed groups committing violence against civilians. * **The U.S. President and federal agencies:** The President is tasked with certifying whether Nicaragua meets specific human rights and democracy conditions to lift sanctions before the statutory expiration date.

What would change

* **Sanctions Extension:** Extends sanctions under the NICA Act through December 31, 2035, unless terminated earlier. * **Expanded Targets:** Expands eligibility for sanctions to include people operating within Nicaragua's gold sector and other specified economic sectors. * **U.S. Policy Focus:** Directs U.S. policy toward diplomatic efforts that promote free and fair elections with credible international observers, an end to state-sponsored violence, and independent investigations into protester deaths.

Money or funding

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Important exceptions or limits

* **Early Termination Exception:** Sanctions will end 90 days after the President certifies to Congress that Nicaragua has: * Committed to competitive, free, and fair elections with credible international observers; * Stopped violence against civilians by state police and armed groups; and * Permitted independent investigations into the killings of protesters. * **Expiration Cap:** The sanctions automatically expire on December 31, 2035, if the Presidential certification is not made sooner. * **Incomplete Details:** The provided summary cuts off when listing the criteria for non-gold economic sectors, leaving specific additional sector rules unstated.

Plain-English bottom line

This bill extends U.S. sanctions related to Nicaragua until late 2035 and expands them to cover individuals in Nicaragua's gold and other economic sectors. The sanctions remain in place unless the President certifies that Nicaragua has ended state violence, allowed independent death investigations, and agreed to fair, monitored elections.

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Ted Cruz

Republican • Texas

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Aug 7, 2026

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Recorded Actions

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Aug 7, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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10000Aug 7, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Lobbying Activity

Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify S. 5369. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.

CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)

Jul 10, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Environment/Superfund: Prizes and procurement of carbon dioxide removal such as through Section 5001 of the Energy Act of 2020. FY2027 Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Bill H.R.7656 & S.3910 Rescue Oceans Act Energy/Nuclear: FY27 Funding for Next Generation Geothermal Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: carbon dioxide removal tax credit improvements next generation geothermal tax credits S. 5369 - Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Energy, Dept of

Reported filing-period amount: $60,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Apr 16, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Energy, Dept of

Reported filing-period amount: $60,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)

Jan 17, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Environment/Superfund: Prizes and procurement of carbon dioxide removal such as through Section 5001 of the Energy Act of 2020. FY2026 Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Bill H.R. 10471 & S. 5629 Rescue Oceans Act Energy/Nuclear: FY26 Funding for Next Generation Geothermal Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: carbon dioxide removal tax credit improvements next generation geothermal tax credits S. 5369 - Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Energy, Dept of

Reported filing-period amount: $50,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Oct 6, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Energy, Dept of

Reported filing-period amount: $60,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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CENTRAL AMERICAN BANK OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

Registrant: VARYAG LLC

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Sep 2, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Foreign Relations: S.5369 and H.R.7055

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $40,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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