A Bill of Sanctions and Conundrums The House has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, sending it to President Trump's desk with bipartisan support in both chambers.
The bill gives the administration unprecedented powers to impose tariffs on Russian oil and natural gas, among other measures.
Republican lawmakers hail the passage as a major achievement, citing tariffs as a powerful tool that can't be evaded like sanctions can. "Tariffs are the teeth of this bill," said Rep.