Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (Republican-NJ)January 14, 2026

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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.

Bans new U.S. investment in Nicaragua and expands sanctions on its government.

This bill would ban new investments by U.S. individuals and companies in Nicaragua. It would also extend and expand existing U.S. sanctions against the Nicaraguan government and its economy. These changes aim to address human rights abuses and the political crisis in Nicaragua.

What Would Change

Today, U.S. sanctions against Nicaragua are based on laws from 2018 and 2021, with the 2018 law set to expire in 2023. U.S. individuals and companies can currently make new investments in Nicaragua. If this bill becomes law, the 2018 sanctions would continue until 2030 and expand to new economic sectors and activities. New U.S. investments in Nicaragua would be banned, and the U.S. would increase diplomatic pressure to restrict international loans to the Nicaraguan government.

Key Provisions

Extends existing U.S. sanction powers against Nicaragua until 2030.
Expands U.S. sanctions to include Nicaragua's gold sector and other parts of its economy that generate revenue for the Ortega family.
Adds new reasons for U.S. sanctions, such as jailing religious leaders or opposition members, violating prisoners' human rights, and supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bans new investments by U.S. individuals and companies in any part of Nicaragua's economy.
Requires the U.S. to work with partner countries to limit loans and financial help from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration to the Government of Nicaragua.
Lets the President provide grants to private groups that promote human rights and democracy in Nicaragua.

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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026

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