# Congress reacts to Russia sanctions exemption

> An executive order exempts Russia from economic sanctions, drawing congressional response.
- Title: Congress reacts to Russia sanctions exemption · NPR | Shortify
- Summary: An executive order exempts Russia from economic sanctions, drawing congressional response. Congress responded to an executive order exempting Russia from…
- Keywords: congress, executive order, russia, economic sanctions, united states, politics, news, reacts, sanctions, exemption, NPR
- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-6007363/congress-reacts-to-executive-order-exempting-russia-from-economic-sanctions
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: congress, executive order, russia, economic sanctions, united states, politics, news
## Executive order exempts Russia
An executive order has exempted Russia from economic sanctions. Congress is responding to the decision on October 18, 2026.
## Congressional reaction begins
Members of Congress are reacting to the executive order that removes Russia from economic sanctions. Their responses are being heard on All Things Considered.
## Coverage of the response
NPR reporters Eric McDaniel, Joel Rose, Henry Larson, Sarah Handel and Dana Farrington are covering Congress's reaction to the Russia sanctions exemption.
## Key takeaway

Congress responded to an executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions on October 18, 2026.