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Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The bipartisan measure adds tariffs on major Russian energy buyers and expands sanctions on Russian leaders, banks and energy projects.
- On Friday, the United States Senate passed the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026' by an 86-11 vote, targeting Russian energy revenues and officials supporting the war in Ukraine.
- Named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the bipartisan legislation aims to strip Moscow of revenues fueling the ongoing conflict by sanctioning financial institutions, energy projects, and Russian leaders.
- The bill grants the president authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil, including China and India, while targeting the 'shadow fleet' of reflagged tankers.
- Some lawmakers warn the tariff authority could increase costs for Americans, and the 435-seat House will likely debate the measure only in September due to its recess.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the vote, stating the act increases pressure on the aggressor, as proponents argue it provides a necessary moral signal to help end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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