U.S. House to Pass Russia Sanctions Bill Honoring Late Senator Lindsey Graham
The U.S. House is expected to pass the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,' a bill introduced over a year ago by late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The legislation, which passed the Senate in August with bipartisan support (86–11), aims to impose heavy tariffs on countries like China and India that are among Russia's top oil buyers. The bill allows President Donald Trump to levy up to 100% tariffs on these nations, targeting revenue critical for funding Russia’s war effort. It also includes sanctions against Russian leaders, officials, financial institutions, and expands measures against Iran. Critics argue the bill grants excessive tariff authority to the president without mandating specific sanctions. Opponents such as Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Richard Neal (D-MA) claim it could raise consumer prices in the U.S., potentially undermining long-term support for Ukraine.
Topics: bipartisan legislation Russia sanctions tariffs Ukraine invasion