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HR5334FEDERALSession 119Federal BillSigned into law

Enacted

Congress imposes sweeping economic sanctions on Russia, increases import duties, and extends Iran sanctions

Original title: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Last action · September 17, 2026: Presented to President.Sponsors: Jimmy Panetta and 23 others

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What This Bill Does

The legislation imposes severe visa and property sanctions on top Russian officials and entities, raises import duties on Russian goods up to 500%, and bans U.S. investments and energy exports to Russia. Additionally, the measure extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031 and sets a five-year sunset for the main provisions.

Why it matters

Importers, financial institutions, and global energy markets face immediate operational restrictions, while countries that buy Russian crude oil or natural gas face potential retaliatory U.S. tariffs of up to 100 percent.

Background

The legislation is named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, reflecting a continuation of stringent bipartisan U.S. sanctions policy regarding foreign adversaries. context
Existing U.S. sanctions frameworks against Russia have evolved significantly following military actions in Ukraine, utilizing authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Russian government officials and oligarchs

Subject to mandatory asset freezes, property blocking, and visa revocations.

Directly affected

United States investors and financial institutions

Prohibited from making new investments in Russia, purchasing Russian sovereign debt, or trading Russian securities.

Directly affected

Importers of Russian goods

Subject to significantly increased import duties of up to 500 percent ad valorem.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What actions does the law take against Russian financial institutions?

The law requires the President to impose property-blocking and account restrictions on the Central Bank of Russia, Sberbank, VTB Bank, Gazprombank, and other state-owned Russian financial institutions.

Are there exceptions for humanitarian assistance or medical supplies?

Yes, sanctions and measures under the title do not apply to transactions for agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or humanitarian assistance.

How does the law affect countries that purchase Russian oil or gas?

Countries that knowingly make new purchases of Russian crude oil or natural gas and rank among the top importers, or that facilitate sanctions evasion, face increased U.S. import duties of up to 100 percent.

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President Signs Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

morganlewis.comSep 29, 2026

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

36 actions

Sep 18, 2026PresidentEnrolled
Became Public Law No: 119-111.
Sep 18, 2026PresidentEnrolled
Signed by President.
Sep 17, 2026PresidentEnrolled
Presented to President.
Sep 16, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026House
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 159 (Roll no. 308).
Sep 16, 2026House
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 159 (Roll no. 308).

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Sep 16, 2026House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5334, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Senate amendments and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 16, 2026House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 16, 2026House
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1530, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
Sep 16, 2026House
Mr. McCaul moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
Sep 16, 2026House
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1530, Mr. McCaul called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
Aug 10, 2026Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 7, 2026SenateFloor
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.
Aug 7, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.
Aug 7, 2026Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4538-4540)
Jul 29, 2026Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)
Jul 29, 2026Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
Jul 29, 2026Senate
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)
Jul 28, 2026Senate
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
Jul 23, 2026Senate
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)
Jul 23, 2026Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)
Jul 14, 2026Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.
Jul 13, 2026Senate
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 28, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate.
Apr 27, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2026HouseFloor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
Apr 27, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
Apr 27, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
Apr 27, 2026House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
Apr 27, 2026House
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 9, 2026House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
Apr 9, 2026House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Mar 25, 2026House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 11, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 11, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse9/16/2026U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments

Total

433

Yes: 262
No: 159
Present: 0
Not voting: 12
Abstain: 0

How they voted (425)

401 more members

Blake MooreRyes

Richard McCormickRyes

Jennifer McClellanDno

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Melanie StansburyDyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDyes

John GaramendiDabsent

Christopher DeluzioDno

Josh HarderDno

Tim MooreRyes

Doris MatsuiDno

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Brian FitzpatrickRyes

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

April McClain DelaneyDno

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Frederica WilsonDabsent

Thomas TiffanyRabsent

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDno

Anna Paulina LunaRabsent

Nicole MalliotakisRyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDno

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDno

Michelle FischbachRyes

Jason SmithRyes

Vince FongRyes

Jimmy PatronisRyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDno

Monica De La CruzRyes

Marilyn StricklandDno

Patrick RyanDno

Brittany PettersenDno

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Motion succeededSenate8/7/2026U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334

Total

100

Yes: 86
No: 11
Present: 0
Not voting: 3
Abstain: 0

How they voted (98)

74 more members

Mitch McConnellRabsent

Richard BlumenthalDyes

Cynthia LummisRabsent

Ben LujanDyes

Lisa Blunt RochesterDno

Kirsten GillibrandDyes

Dan SullivanRyes

Mazie HironoDno

Ted BuddRyes

Sheldon WhitehouseDyes

Angela AlsobrooksDyes

Motion succeededSenate7/29/2026U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334

Total

100

Yes: 84
No: 12
Present: 0
Not voting: 4
Abstain: 0

How they voted (98)

74 more members

Angela AlsobrooksDyes

Alex PadillaDno

Marsha BlackburnRyes

Bill HagertyRyes

Sheldon WhitehouseDabsent

Gary PetersDyes

Chuck GrassleyRyes

Lisa Blunt RochesterDno

Christopher CoonsDyes

Kirsten GillibrandDyes

Peter WelchDno

John KennedyRyes

Bernie MorenoRyes

Christopher MurphyDyes

John ThuneRyes

Tim SheehyRyes

Motion succeededSenate7/28/2026U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334

Total

100

Yes: 86
No: 12
Present: 0
Not voting: 2
Abstain: 0

How they voted (98)

74 more members

Angela AlsobrooksDyes

Kirsten GillibrandDyes

John HickenlooperDyes

Catherine Cortez MastoDyes

John ReedDyes

Rand PaulRno

Jeanne ShaheenDyes

Mitch McConnellRabsent

Christopher MurphyDyes

Christopher CoonsDyes

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Comprehensive Trade and Financial Severance from Russia

The bill combines traditional asset-blocking sanctions with severe tariff penalties (up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on goods from third-party nations purchasing Russian crude or gas), representing an aggressive alignment of trade policy and sanctions enforcement.

Central Bank of the Russian Federation Sberbank VTB Bank Gazprombank

Connected Entities

Sberbank, Central Bank of the Russian Federation, VTB Bank and 5 more

OrganizationSberbank“Russian financial institution”Map →

OrganizationCentral Bank of the Russian Federation“Russian central banking institution subject to sanctions”Map →

OrganizationVTB Bank“Russian financial institution”Map →

OrganizationRosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation“Russian atomic energy corporation subject to uranium import restrictions”Map →

OrganizationGazprombank“Russian financial institution”Map →

PersonLindsey O. Graham“Namesake of the Act”Map →

OrganizationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)“Exempted from certain restrictions for space launch activities”Map →

OrganizationSecurities and Exchange Commission“Regulator tasked with banning Russian securities trading”Map →

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President Signs Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Where This Stands

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