Darline Graham (R-SC)· Aug 7, 2026
S.Amdt. 6711: To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
H.R. 5334 · House bill International Affairs
A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-111.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Passed Senate 86–11
- To President
- Became Law
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. It aims to crack down on the Russian Federation through heavy economic sanctions, investment bans, and increased import duties. It also targets foreign countries and financial institutions that help Russia bypass these sanctions or buy its oil and natural gas. Additionally, the legislation extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through the year 2031. Finally, it expands a tax deduction for out-of-pocket expenses to include early-childhood educators alongside K-12 teachers.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance.
- Scored +6
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
Expands presidential authority to impose broad economic sanctions and tariffs.
The opposite· 3 of 12
- Scored -6
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.
- Scored -5
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.
- Scored -5
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.
What Congress actually voted on
4 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. 2 of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 86 yes · 11 no
08/07/2026 · Roll call 224 · recorded as “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334”
- The House: a vote to accept the other chamber's changes The House and Senate passed different versions. This votes on accepting the other chamber's wording, which is the last step before the bill goes to the President. Passed 262 yes · 159 no
09/16/2026 · Roll call 308 · recorded as “On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments”
- The Senate: a vote to end debate and allow a final vote In the Senate, debate can continue indefinitely unless 60 senators vote to end it. This vote is that attempt. It decides whether the Senate may vote on the thing at all — not whether the thing passes. A failed cloture vote usually ends the matter without anyone ever voting on its merits. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 86 yes · 12 no
07/28/2026 · Roll call 212 · recorded as “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334”
- The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to 84 yes · 12 no
07/29/2026 · Roll call 213 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Division B, Section 1: This provision expands the existing educator expense tax deduction to include early childhood educators who work in childcare facilities or schools providing services for children under age six. This is a positive benefit for early childhood educators because it allows them to lower their taxable income by deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses, putting a little extra money back in their pockets.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Division A, Section 112 and Section 113: These sections require the President to increase the rate of duty up to 500 percent on all goods imported from the Russian Federation, and up to 100 percent on goods imported from certain top oil- and gas-importing countries or nations helping Russia evade sanctions. This could create a financial burden for everyday people in the United States if it leads to higher prices for imported goods and energy products.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Targets individuals responsible for the forced deportation of children from Ukraine. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government. Would business owners be better off under this? — Prohibits new investments in Russia and imposes tariffs on various imports. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Makes certain Russian nationals and affiliated persons inadmissible to the US. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Higher import duties can lead to increased costs for basic goods. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Potential for increased consumer prices due to tariffs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Targets foreign actors who debilitate cybersecurity systems in Ukraine. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Consumers may face higher costs due to tariffs up to 500% on certain imports. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Significant increases in import duties on Russian and third-country goods may lead to higher consumer prices. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investment prohibitions and high tariffs can restrict trade and market access.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands presidential authority to impose broad economic sanctions and tariffs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more into space exploration? — Ensures NASA operations and space launches are not impeded by sanctions.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Prohibits energy exports to and investment in the energy sector of Russia. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Includes exceptions for provisions to vessels to avoid environmental damage. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Import restrictions and tariffs on Russian oil and gas may increase energy costs.
- Public Law (9/19/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
The changes one chamber made to the other chamber’s version, as it passed them
In the queue for a floor vote, with no date set
Darline Graham (R-SC)· Aug 7, 2026
S.Amdt. 6712: To amend the title.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Rand Paul (R-KY)· Aug 7, 2026
S.Amdt. 6715: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Failed
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- 9/18/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-111.
- 9/17/2026
- Presented to President.
- 9/16/2026
- 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).
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 159 (Roll no. 308).
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 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.
- Mr. McCaul moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
- Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1530, Mr. McCaul called up the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
- 8/10/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 8/7/2026
- Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4538-4540)
- 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.
- Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.
- 7/29/2026
- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)
- 7/28/2026
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
- 7/23/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)
- Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)
- 7/14/2026
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.
- 7/13/2026
- Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- 4/28/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 4/27/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
- Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 4/9/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
- 3/25/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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