Senate Eyes Russia Sanctions Vote, but House Recess Delays Final Action
The National Foreign Trade Council argues that including tariffs in the bill would harm U.S. exporters and complicate trade policy.
- On Wednesday, Congress considers passing a bipartisan sanctions bill against Russian interests, a final legislative project pursued by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death this month.
- The legislation, intended to punish Russian aggression, was previously pushed off the agenda by political infighting despite months of bipartisan work to finalize the details.
- This bill grants the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Russian industrial goods, targeting the nation's economy and its so-called shadow fleet.
- The president recently signaled support for the legislation, potentially providing the political momentum needed to revive the stalled initiative in Washington.
- Memorial services for the late Graham take place this month in Washington and his home state of South Carolina, keeping his legislative legacy in focus.
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Democrats weigh backing Trump request to pair Iran with Russia sanctions
Senate Democrats aren’t yet sold on adding Iran to pending Russia sanctions legislation despite largely supporting economic penalties against both adversaries’ oil sales. It’s a notion that could be complicated by the fact that President Donald Trump first made the request following new U.S. troop casualties in the Iran war. But the lead Democratic sponsor of the bipartisan Russia sanctions package conceded that hitting Iran would be just as pop…
A quick, bipartisan agreement is emerging in the US Senate on a sanctions package against Russia, with Democrats indicating to their Republican colleagues that they are ready to vote on it as early as next week, the American news portal Axios has learned. The bill also includes measures against Iran, following a last-minute request from Donald Trump.
Senate eyes Russia sanctions vote, but House recess delays final action
A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham faces an uncertain path forward in Congress, with the Senate potentially moving toward a vote next week but the House not returning from recess until Aug. 31.The bill, formally called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctions Act on Russia, was announced two weeks ago after a group of bipartisan senators traveled to Ukraine. At that point, the White House had signed on to the late…
The US Senate risks postponing the adoption of the Lindsay Graham bill on sanctions against Russia, which provides for restrictions for major Russian energy buyers, but its consideration is hampered by political disputes.
Senate to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) revealed on July 23 that Iran was being added to a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that was introduced earlier this month. The sanctions bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, was recently introduced in the Senate. The bill would impose tariffs on goods from the top five countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, and other exports. The legislation, which was first introduce…
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