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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The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill for what are sometimes called "hell sanctions" aimed at putting more pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, a measure that the Senate also approved last month.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, awaits Trump’s signature
Washington: The House on Wednesday, September 16, passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Storie…
This bill, which provides for the first time for the American side to attack Russia's ghost fleet, has been adopted by 262 votes to 159 and is the first major action of the US Congress against Moscow since the republican president's return to power. It also targets the Russian energy and defence sectors and attacks Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials. The text gives the US president the power to impose tariffs of up to 10…
The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping bill on Wednesday that would impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. The Senate has already approved the same bill, and it now falls to President Donald Trump to enforce.
The US House of Representatives has approved a new package of sanctions against Russia and its allies, with the bill providing, among other things, for tariffs of up to 100%. Members of the US House of Representatives approved yesterday Wednesday new sanctions against Russia and its allies for their role in the war against Ukraine, a text that had already been approved by the Senate and is supported by President Donald Trump. The bill, which pro…
The US Congress has approved a comprehensive sanctions package against Russia, intended to cut off Russian financial flows for the war in Ukraine. The Senate had already approved the package last month, and on Wednesday, the House of Representatives also gave its approval. It is now up to President Trump to sign the law. The bill is named after the recently deceased Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally and pillar of support for Ukrai…
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