House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham

Politics & PolicyPublished Wed, Sep 16 202611:27 AM EDTUpdated 3 Min AgoKey PointsA Russia sanctions bill introduced by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., nearly a year and a half ago is expected to clear the U.S. House on Wednesday.The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate, where it passed in August by a vote of 86-11.It would squeeze Russia by imposing hefty tariffs on the country's top oil buyers.U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. Heather Diehl | Getty ImagesThe U.S. House is expected to pass a Russia sanctions bill introduced over a year ago by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Wednesday afternoon, sending it to President Donald Trump's desk.The bill, titled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would target Russia's economy, intending to penalize the country over its continued full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The legislation would allow Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries including China and India, that are within the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil or gas. Money from oil sales is critical to funding Russia's wa...