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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 in a 262-159 vote, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump for his signature.
- Spearheaded by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill aims to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine; negotiations took over a year, with Trump eventually backing the package after Iran sanctions were added.
- Authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, the act also targets Russian officials, banks, and the 'shadow fleet' of tankers used to circumvent sanctions.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued the bill grants 'unfettered authority' for tariffs, while India reaffirmed its commitment to energy security through diversified sourcing following the vote.
- Passage comes just before Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington next week, though the bill's effectiveness depends on the administration's willingness to enforce provisions against major trading partners China and India.
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NEWS HEADLINES: House passes Lindsey Graham’s sanctions act, ‘crippling the Russian war machine’ – One America News Network
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) attends a press conference on border security at the U.S. Capitol on December 07, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) OAN Staff Lillian Mann6:31 PM – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 The House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions bill designed to intensify economic pressure on Russia and Iran, honoring a major goal of the late Senator Lindsey Graham two months after his sudden pass…
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive Russian sanctions bill by a vote of 262 to 159, preparing to forward it for President Donald Trump to sign after the Senate had previously approved it.
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