US House passes sanctions, tariff bill to raise economic pressure on Russia
- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262-159 vote, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
- Graham's unexpected death in July provided fresh momentum for the package, which aims to increase economic pressure on Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine and force President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
- Targeting Russia's energy sector, the bill authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, with exceptions for countries importing less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia actively reducing reliance.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed the measure, claiming "there are so many loopholes" regarding tariff authority; Rep. Don Beyer also criticized the bill, fearing it allows the administration to define any nation as an evasion facilitator without oversight.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the measure, which Republican Rep. Michael McCaul described as having "teeth" to amplify sanctions; McCaul noted the legislation can "bleed the regime" to bring Russia to the negotiating table.
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Russian Sanctions Bill Passes
“The House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine,” The Hill reports. “The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than year and a half […]
The sanctions package, which targets Russia's energy and defence sectors, will now be sent to US President Donald Trump for signing.
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US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, sending the legislation to US President Donald Trump after months of delay. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the package by 262-159, giving a final congressional green light to the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to office. Trump has said he will sign the measure, which sailed thr…
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