Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
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U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending to Trump
Bill passes by 262 to 159, as dozens of Democrats break with party leaders to join most Republicans in favour
House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump
The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
The legislation, which passed the Senate last month, would target Russia’s energy sector by punishing the largest buyers of its oil and gas to slash revenues Russia uses to attack Ukraine.
US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill
The sanctions package is considered the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House. Measures in the bill could lead to secondary sanctions on India, China and Iran.
House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham
The House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham Wednesday night.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
US House expected to pass Russia sanctions bill backed by late Senator Graham
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 - The U.S. House of Representatives is due to vote on Wednesday on a sweeping sanctions bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, and the measure is expected to pass, nearly 1-1/2 years after the late Senator Lindsey Graham introduced it.
US lawmakers pass bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia and its enablers
Act divides Democrats and Republicans, with some saying it gives president power that could be turned against US allies The US Congress has passed a sweeping bill allowing Donald Trump to raise tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy and issue other punishing sanctions against the Kremlin following a pitched battle between lawmakers backing Ukraine and sceptics worried the bill gives the president too much power. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed in a 262-159 vote on the last day before Congress goes on recess ahead of the midterm elections. Graham, who died earlier this year, co-authored and submitted the bill more than a year and a half ago. Continue reading...
India news: US bill sanctioning Russia could hit India with tariffs of up to 100%
A new bill could give President Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, potentially affecting major importer India.
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