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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham to pressure Moscow's war funding in Ukraine
In brief
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham to pressure Moscow's war funding in Ukraine Bill targets Russian officials, banks, and energy tankers to starve Putin of Ukraine war resources Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Trump signs bill
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key economic pillars.
Bill named for Lindsey Graham
The measure honors late Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina who died in July.
Bill passes with bipartisan support
The bill passed the Senate 86-11 and House 262-159 with strong bipartisan margins.
Targets Putin's war funding
The bill aims to starve Putin of resources needed to continue the Ukraine war.
Sanctions on Russian energy
It sanctions Russian banks, energy tankers, and targets oil importers with up to 100% tariffs.
Lindsey Graham's sister comments
Sen. Darline Graham said Lindsey would be proud of the bill's passage and its potential to end the war.
Criticism from Democrats
Some Democrats warned Trump could use the bill to impose tariffs on European Union countries.
The big picture
Bill targets Russian officials, banks, and energy tankers to starve Putin of Ukraine war resources
