# 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
- Title: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
- Summary: Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham to pressure Moscow's war funding in Ukraine Bill targets Russian officials…
- Keywords: trump, lindsey graham, senate, house of representatives, russia, ukraine, sanctions, vladimir putin, oil tariffs, sen. richard blumenthal, news, local
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/president-donald-trump-signs-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-named-lindsey-graham-aiming-choke-off-funds-moscow/19848414
- Published: 2026-09-19T01:42:25+00:00
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- Topics: trump, lindsey graham, senate, house of representatives, russia, ukraine, sanctions, vladimir putin, oil tariffs, sen. richard blumenthal, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bill targets Russian officials, banks, and energy tankers to starve Putin of Ukraine war resources