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