Bill · S. 5025· Senate(119-S-5025)

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

Introduced: 7/16/2026
Last activity: 7/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsored by: Darline Graham
Cosponsors: - 41 - 21

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. It aims to impose strict sanctions and other measures regarding the Russian Federation. The legislation mandates the blocking of property, travel bans, and financial restrictions on specific Russian officials and entities supporting the Russian government. It also prohibits certain financial transactions, investments, and energy exports involving Russia. Additionally, the bill increases duties on goods imported from Russia and on countries that purchase Russian crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Yes

Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+8
The bill strengthens alignment with international coalition partners through coordinated sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
Grants the executive branch and federal agencies broad discretionary powers to implement and enforce strict international sanctions.

The opposite· 3 of 6

Does this make trade with other countries easier?-5
Imposes severe import prohibitions and heavy duty rates up to 500 percent, disrupting standard trade frameworks.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
Prohibits energy sector investments and exports related to Russia, impacting energy markets.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-3
Sanctions on Russian energy and secondary duties on countries purchasing Russian oil could lead to higher fuel prices.