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US House passes sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, sends to Trump
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On September 16, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, sending it to President Trump for signature. The bill, titled the 'Lindsey Graham Sanctions on Russia and Iran Act of 2026,' had previously been approved by the Senate in August. According to the report from CCTV News via Cailian Press, the legislation primarily targets Russia's energy sector, aiming to reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports by taking measures against major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas. Additionally, at President Trump's request, the bill expands sanctions authority targeting funding sources for Iran's weapons and energy sectors. The bill now awaits President Trump's signature to become law.
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September 17 — According to Cailian Press, reporters learned on September 16 local time that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran on the same day and sent it to President Trump for signature.
The bill, titled the "Lindsey Graham Sanctions on Russia and Iran Act of 2026," had previously been approved by the Senate in August.
Key provisions of the bill include:
- Russia's energy sector: The legislation primarily targets Russia's energy industry, aiming to reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports by taking measures against major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas.
- Iran's weapons and energy sectors: At President Trump's request, the bill expands sanctions authority targeting funding sources for Iran's weapons and energy sectors.
(Source: CCTV News)
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U.S. House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill 262-159, sends to Trump for signature