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U.S. House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill Named for Late Senator Lindsey Graham
Just the facts
Named for the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the statutory measure authorizes the president to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on foreign countries purchasing Russian crude oil and natural gas, including China and India. The legislation mandates additional sanctions targeting Russian military and political officials, foreign supply networks supporting military operations, and shadow tanker fleets evading energy export restrictions. House Democratic Leadership, including Representative Hakeem Jeffries, voiced opposition to the bill over concerns regarding the expansion of executive tariff authority. Supporters of the bill stated that withholding Russian energy revenue is necessary to restrict funding for ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
Why this is news
The United States House of Representatives voted 262-159 to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation previously passed the Senate in an 86-11 vote and now moves to President Donald Trump's desk.
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