https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-late-senator-grahamContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-late-senator-grahamhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-late-senator-graham#u73489Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:30:28 +0000The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that grants President Trump new authority to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. The legislation honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who championed the bill. While Democrats reportedly opposed the tariff provisions, they provided the necessary votes to pass the measure. The bill now moves to the president for signature. Shortly after the House approval, Russia launched strikes against Kyiv and other cities.Why it mattersThe bill expands US economic pressure on Russia by targeting its energy revenue streams. It spe