House Advances Russia Sanctions Act With Bipartisan Help — SkimNews
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- The House on Tuesday advanced legislation granting President Trump tariff authority on countries that purchase Russian energy, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the Russia Sanctions Act.
- The bill also extends existing U.S. sanctions on Iran alongside the Russia-targeted measures.
- Two House Democrats crossed party lines to help tee up a final vote on the legislation.
- The procedural win positions the bill for a final passage decision in the chamber.
Why it matters: The bill hands Trump new tariff leverage over countries buying Russian energy — a tool he can wield against major purchasers like China and India — while extending existing Iran sanctions in the same package. Two Democrats crossing the aisle signals enough bipartisan support to improve odds of final passage and broadens U.S. economic pressure on both Moscow and Tehran.
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