Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill
The Graham–Blumenthal sanctions bill is a U.S. legislative initiative introduced by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal aimed at imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and its trading partners in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The bill includes measures targeting countries and companies that help circumvent existing restrictions, as well as mechanisms for the confiscation of Russian sovereign assets. It has been taken up repeatedly in the House of Representatives and the Senate and has become one of the central vehicles of bipartisan pressure on Moscow.
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U.S. House to vote next week on Graham-Blumenthal Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote next week on the Graham-Blumenthal Russia sanctions bill (H.R. 5334), which would authorize sweeping new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy sector, defense industry and shadow fleet. The vote follows the recent death of the bill's chief Senate sponsor, Senator Lindsey Graham, and faces bipartisan resistance over its tariff provisions.