https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-graham-sending-it-to-trumpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-graham-sending-it-to-trumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-graham-sending-it-to-trump#u73791Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:35:46 +0000The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran on Wednesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump for signature. The bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, imposes economic pressure on Russia regarding its invasion of Ukraine and specifically targets China and India as leading buyers of Russian energy. The legislation includes a threat of 100 per cent tariffs, a provision that Democrats supported despite opposition from party leadership.Why it mattersThe bill seeks to curtail Russian revenue by penalizing third-party nation