On September 18, 2026, President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing expanded sanctions on Russian officials, banks, energy, and defense interests. The law grants Trump authority to impose tariffs up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas to restrict Kremlin war funding in Ukraine.
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law by September 24, 2026, after the House passed it 262–159 on September 16. The legislation authorizes tariffs on major importers of Russian oil and natural gas and targets Russian officials and oligarchs, with US and Indian diplomats discussing the measure's implications.
On September 16, 2026, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill by a narrow 214–211 margin on a procedural vote, with a final vote scheduled for September 17. The measure targets financing for Russia's invasion of Ukraine and gives President Trump authority to impose tariffs on major Russian oil and gas importers.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill on 16 September 2026 honoring late Senator Lindsey Graham, which allows tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian oil and gas. President Trump plans to sign the legislation soon, according to a White House source on 17 September.
The U.S. House of Representatives scheduled a vote for the week of September 11, 2026, on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that overwhelmingly passed the Senate in August. The legislation faces stronger opposition in the House, with some Democrats fearing it could grant Trump unilateral authority.
On September 10, 2026, a sweeping Russia sanctions bill faced uncertainty regarding a House vote before the U.S. midterm elections. The legislation proposes tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil, with Ukraine calling it a make-or-break moment.
A Russia sanctions bill that passed the Senate 86–11 faces mounting opposition in the US House and is unlikely to advance before the November 2026 midterm elections. The legislation would authorize broader tariffs and sanctions, raising concerns among lawmakers about impacts on countries like India.