The United States has unveiled revisions to a proposed Russia sanctions bill that would reduce tariff-based penalties on countries buying Russian oil and gas. According to Reuters, lawmakers lower the maximum proposed tariff threat to 100% from an earlier flat 500%, a change aimed at maintaining pressure on Moscow while easing costs for major importers—particularly China and India, the two largest buyers of Russian crude. The bill is intended to target Russian officials while using tariffs to discourage continued reliance on Russian energy during the war in Ukraine. Sources also say the updated version includes waiver and exemption mechanisms. One provision allows exemptions for countries that import less than 15% of Russia’s natural gas exports and take steps to reduce those imports. Other parts of the proposal are described as focusing on areas such as Russia’s “shadow fleet” and financial institutions linked to the war, and the revised legislation is presented as a way to broaden political support. The reporting also notes that the US president could waive the sanctions if deemed to be in the national interest, and that additional sanctions related to Iran and Hezbollah could be considered.