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Lindsey Graham may be gone, but his bill targeting Russia's energy and defense industries just landed on Donald Trump's desk

The measure was introduced by Graham and later named for him after his death.

Lindsey Graham may be gone, but his bill targeting Russia's energy and defense industries just landed on Donald Trump's desk
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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The House passed a Russia sanctions and tariff bill 262-159, sending it to President Donald Trump. Supporters say it would increase pressure on Russia; Democratic leaders warned it gives Trump too much discretion and could raise costs for American families.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late senator who introduced the measure and is honored in its title

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who received the bill and would decide how to proceed with its powers.

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Lead sponsor of the bill and defender of its tariff provisions.

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House Democratic leader who criticized the bill’s grant of authority to the president and its potential costs.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who supported the bill in a statement after its passage.

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat; she commented on the bill’s significance to him.

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

House Democratic leader who joined a statement criticizing the bill’s presidential authority and potential costs.

House Democratic leader who joined a statement objecting to the bill’s presidential authority and potential costs.

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House Passes Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill

The center coverage connects Graham to a Russia sanctions bill that passed the House and advanced to President Donald Trump. Center outlets largely present the measure as part of Graham’s legacy, explaining its intended pressure on Russia while also reporting Democratic concerns about Trump’s tariff authority.

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