Bill · H.R. 5334· House(119-HR-5334)
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-111.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 5
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
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
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+6
Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
Expands presidential authority to impose broad economic sanctions and tariffs.
The opposite· 3 of 12
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-6
Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-5
Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-5
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 billBill Passed 86–11
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.
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 changesPassed 262–159
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.
09/16/2026 · Roll call 308 · recorded as “On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments”
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Billionaires-5Good For High Net Worth Individuals-5Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals-5Good For Business Owners-4Good For Immigrants-3Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Middle Class Households-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Increases Foreign Aid+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Improves International Trade-6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-4Reduces Inflation-3Improves Economic Growth-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Reduces Gas Prices-5
- 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
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation. | ||
| 2 months ago | To amend the title. | ||
| 2 months ago | To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion. |
- 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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