Russia sanctions bill introduced in US House of Representatives
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a bill on sanctions against Russia in the House of Representatives, which the Senate passed earlier this month.
In the House of Representatives, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has submitted a bill aimed at imposing sanctions against Russia, following a recent Senate approval. Co-sponsored by Republican Representative Michael McCaul alongside Steny Hoyer and 16 other colleagues, the bill, titled the Russia and Iran Sanctions Act of 2026, mirrors the Senate version which secured an overwhelming 86 to 11 majority. Although the House is currently on hiatus until September, a vote is anticipated during the fall session.
The proposed legislation outlines the continuation of existing sanctions on Russian officials, major business leaders, state-owned enterprises, and foreign entities supporting Russia's military-industrial complex. Furthermore, it authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the five primary purchasers of Russian oil and gas, encompassing China and India. The specific tariff percentage is intended to be decided by US Trade Representative Jamie Pressly Greer.
An amendment in the Senate attempting to prevent the administration from imposing tariffs on oil and gas buyers was rejected by senators. However, certain House members harbor reservations about the bill, with some Democrats viewing it more as a White House strategy to secure a legal basis for imposing substantial tariffs on multiple nations. Consequently, the bill's progress is expected to involve numerous amendments and protracted debate. As of now, there is no guarantee that Congress will ultimately endorse the measure.
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