The legislation targets Russian energy revenues and extends sanctions on Iran.
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The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump's desk. The bill passed the lower chamber 262-159 per The National and is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch critic of Russia.
This legislation targets Russia's energy sector by authorizing the president to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas, specifically naming China and India. It aims to slash revenues Russia uses to attack Ukraine and represents the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House per DW News.
The package also locks in punitive economic measures against Iran for the next five years per The National. It passed the Senate last month and is now on a path to become law.
Trump has indicated he will sign the bill. The measure grants the administration broad authority to punish the largest buyers of Russian fossil fuels while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
Sources: 1. The National: US House passes Russia-Iran sanctions bill — https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/07/russia-iran-sanctions-bill-senate/ (src1) 2. DW News: US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill — https://www.dw.com/en/us-congress-passes-russia-sanctions-bill/a-79299088?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss (src2) 3. ABC News: House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen.