House to Vote on Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Amid Tariff Dispute

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a sweeping bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran, but its passage is uncertain due to Democratic objections over the tariff authority it would grant President Donald Trump. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, named for the late senator who championed it, passed the Senate with overwhelming support in August 2026. The House Rules Committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, September 14, 2026, to consider the bill, with a procedural vote likely later in the week. This represents the final opportunity for congressional action before lawmakers return to their districts for the midterm election campaign. The legislation would authorize the president to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas, including China, India, and Turkey. It includes exemptions for countries importing less than 15 percent of Russia's natural gas exports that are taking steps to reduce their dependence.