US Representative Brian Fitzpatrick says he is preparing a bipartisan bill, the “Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act,” that would bar U.S. purchases of Russian petroleum. The measure is presented as a response to a Trump administration move that would lift or reverse sanctions related to Russian oil, including diesel imports.
Fitzpatrick frames the bill as a way to prevent the U.S. government from enabling Russian energy sales during a period when fuel supplies are under strain. Other outlets report support within Congress that crosses party lines. Don Bacon is also involved, warning that decisions allowing Russian diesel imports are a mistake and expressing concern that such commerce could provide revenue for Russia’s military. Across the coverage, the bill is positioned ahead of upcoming political deadlines, while the administration’s actions are described as being contested by members of Congress.
