Archive · 17 Sep 2026
US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India With Tariffs
The US House approved a bill aimed at increasing pressure on Russia.
The bill could affect countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
India is mentioned as one country that could face consequences.
The possible penalty is a tariff, which is a tax on goods entering the United States.
The tariff could be as high as 100 percent.
The House passed the bill by 262 votes to 159.
The Senate had already approved it last month by 86 votes to 11.
The bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.
The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill by a 262-159 vote.
The measure could let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100%.
India and nine other countries could face tariffs for buying Russian oil and gas.
The Senate passed the legislation last month by an 86-11 vote.
The bill was sent to Trump for his signature after House approval.
- Who
- The US House of Representatives, the US Senate, President Donald Trump, India, Russia, and other countries buying Russian oil and gas.
- What
- The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill that could authorize tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
- When
- The House passed the bill after the Senate approved it last month; no specific House vote date is provided.
- Where
- The measure passed in the United States Congress and could affect trade between the United States, India, Russia, and other countries.
- Why
- The bill is intended to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and target countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas.
- House vote
- 262-159 in favor
- Senate vote
- 86-11 in favor, last month
- Maximum tariff
- Up to 100%
- Potentially affected country
- India
- Other affected countries
- Nine other nations are referenced
- Next step
- The bill was sent to President Donald Trump for his signature
- Legislation name
- Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
