The House Rules Committee has approved legislation to tighten sanctions on Russia, moving the bill toward a full floor vote.
Key facts
- •The House Rules Committee approved the bill in a 7-3 vote.
- •The legislation includes secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners.
- •The bill allows for 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
- •The Senate passed the bill on August 7.
- •The measure also includes provisions to tighten sanctions against Iran.
The US House Rules Committee voted to advance a bill aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia, sending the legislation to the full House of Representatives for consideration. The committee approved the rules for the bill's floor debate in a 7-3 vote, while rejecting several proposed amendments.
Legislative Details and Provisions
The bill, originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, targets senior Russian political and military officials as well as state-owned enterprises. It includes provisions for secondary sanctions on Russia’s trading partners and would authorize the US to impose 100% tariffs on nations that are major purchasers of Russian oil and gas. Additionally, the legislation contains measures to tighten existing sanctions against Iran. According to reports, the bill also allows for penalties against individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to obstruct peace negotiations with Ukraine.
Path to Enactment
The Senate previously approved the legislation on August 7. Following the House Rules Committee's action, the bill is expected to move to the House floor for debate and a procedural vote. If the measure passes the full House, it will be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English), The Hill.
