House Advances Graham-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill — SkimNews
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- House Rules Committee approved bipartisan legislation on Monday to increase sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine
- Late Sen. Lindsey Graham was a key advocate for the bill, which aims to target individuals working on behalf of the Russian government
- President Trump would be authorized under the bill to impose penalties on actors supporting Russian government operations
- Bipartisan support in the committee signals continued congressional unity on pressuring Russia through economic measures
Why it matters: This bill strengthens Congress’s leverage over U.S. sanction policy at a time when enforcement gaps may be limiting pressure on Russia; by naming specific enablers as targets, it raises the cost for third parties assisting Moscow, with real implications for global financial compliance networks and enforcement actions.
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