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Trump Set to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India, China
Congress has approved a new bill related to sanctions against Russia and Iran.
The bill is named the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
It passed both parts of Congress.
The House of Representatives approved it by 262 votes to 159.
A White House official said Trump plans to sign it.
The bill is described as targeting India and China.
It cannot become law until Trump signs it.
The official made the statement on Thursday.
A White House official said Trump plans to sign the legislation.
The bill is called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The legislation has passed both chambers of Congress.
The House of Representatives approved the bill by 262 votes to 159.
The bill now awaits Trump’s signature and targets India and China.
- Who
- Donald Trump, the White House, and Congress are involved.
- What
- Trump is expected to sign the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
- Where
- The legislation passed through the United States Congress, including the House of Representatives.
- When
- A White House official made the statement on Thursday; the bill is dated 2026.
- Why
- The bill concerns sanctions against Russia and Iran and is described as targeting India and China.
Key facts
- Bill name
- Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- Expected action
- Trump plans to sign the legislation
- Congressional status
- Passed both chambers of Congress
- House vote
- 262 votes in favor and 159 against
- Current status
- Awaiting Trump’s signature
- Countries identified as targets
- India and China
Sources
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