Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls in the House of Representatives

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The Senate passed the sweeping Russia sanctions bill, but the legislation has stalled in the House over concerns regarding presidential tariff powers. 

Senate Passage

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 86 to 11. 

The bipartisan legislation... would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war.

House Roadblocks

The bill faces significant hurdles in the House of Representatives and has run into opposition from both Democrats and libertarian Republicans. 

Tariff Concerns: Lawmakers have raised red flags over provisions granting the White House broad authority to impose high tariffs on major purchasers of Russian energy like China and India, fearing it could drive up inflation and consumer costs.
Current Status: Speaker Mike Johnson has not indicated plans to bring the legislation to the floor, leaving the package stalled. 

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PBS

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Lindsey Graham. Politics Aug 7, 2026 2:05 PM EDT. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, ...

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Aug 7, 2026 — The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy.

S.5025 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

Congress.gov

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... sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia. For example, under the bill, the President must. impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on ...

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Politico

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Aug 7, 2026 — Lindsey Graham on Friday, advancing legislation that would give the White House more leverage against Moscow as it seeks to end the war in ...

Husted-backed Russia sanctions bill passes Senate

Senator Jon Husted (.gov)

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Aug 7, 2026 — “With support from the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: America stands with ...