Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
Summary
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia for its war in Ukraine, with strong bipartisan support. The legislation also targets Iran’s energy and weapons sectors and allows President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on major Russian oil and gas buyers.Key Facts
- The Senate approved the bill with a vote of 86 to 11.
- The bill is named The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
- It imposes sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, government officials, oligarchs, banks, and major oil buyers.
- The bill allows the president to impose tariffs up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil or natural gas, with some exceptions.
- Sanctions on Iran’s energy and weapons sectors were added at President Trump’s request.
- The bill gives the president authority to waive sanctions if it serves U.S. national interests.
- Senator Lindsey Graham, who led the effort, died in July after securing a deal with the White House to advance the bill.
- The House of Representatives will consider the bill after its August recess and may have some opposition, especially to its tariff parts.
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