House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump's desk
The U.S. House passed the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill on September 16, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump to be signed into law, according to Washington correspondent Alex Raufoglu.
On September 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Senator Lindsey Graham's comprehensive Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for his approval. The bill, H.R. 5334 or the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," garnered a 262-159 vote in the House. It now awaits Trump's signature after passing the Senate.
The legislation significantly tightens sanctions on Russia, allowing the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on nations that continue purchasing Russian energy exports. It also broadens restrictions on Russia's military, financial, and energy sectors, as well as foreign suppliers and "shadow fleet" vessels, while tightening controls on goods Moscow could utilize for weapon manufacturing.
The bill was introduced in the Senate in early April 2025, with Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Richard Blumenthal as co-sponsors. Despite initial lobbying efforts from the Trump administration for a more lenient version, the bill was signed into law just days before Graham's death on July 11, 2026.
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