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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5025· 119th Congress

Bill Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

Sponsor
Darline Graham (R-SC)
Introduced
Jul 16, 2026
Last Action
Jul 16, 2026
Passage
32%
Introduced
Jul 16, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Freezes assets and blocks visas for Russian leaders, military commanders, and anyone supplying Russia's defense industry.
  • Slaps up to 500% tariffs on all Russian imports; up to 100% on energy imports from Russia's top five oil/gas buyers.
  • Bans U.S. energy exports to Russia, new investments in Russia, and Russian government securities trading on U.S. exchanges.
  • Targets foreign ships carrying Russian oil, uranium, and coal with property seizures.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Hits U.S. importers and companies with major tariff costs; affects energy prices if allies reduce Russian purchases.
  • Cuts off Russian government and defense sector from global capital and trade, escalating economic pressure.
  • U.S. financial institutions lose access to Russian sovereign debt markets; American investors face investment restrictions.
  • President can waive penalties if declaring it's in national interest—creates an escape valve but also discretionary power.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced in Senate July 2026 with 63 cosponsors; sent to Banking Committee. Faces unclear timeline for floor vote.
  • Passage requires Senate majority support, then House approval and presidential signature—no guaranteed path forward.
  • Contact your senator to ask their position on Russia sanctions if this issue matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 16, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Jul 16, 2026Introduced in Senate