House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump
The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
TL;DR
- The U.S. House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
- The bill aims to penalize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine by targeting its economy.
- It allows for tariffs up to 100% on countries that are top purchasers of Russian oil or gas, such as China and India.
- The legislation also imposes sanctions on Russian leaders, officials, financial institutions, and expands sanctions on Iran.
- The bill passed the House with bipartisan support (262-159) and previously passed the Senate overwhelmingly.
- Opponents argue the bill grants excessive tariff authority to the President and could harm American consumers and long-term support for Ukraine.
- Proponents, like Rep. Michael McCaul, believe the bill will force Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate and help end the war.
- President Trump intends to sign the bill into law.