Senators from both parties are urging Congress to advance a long-stalled U.S. Russia sanctions bill that was championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The calls come as lawmakers seek to move the legislation forward in his honor, following Graham’s efforts to impose additional penalties related to Russia’s war. Reporting from Kyiv also highlights that the push for action is tied to Graham’s focus on strengthening enforcement against countries that financially support Moscow by purchasing Russian energy.
Sen. Chuck Grassley is among those urging the Senate to take up the measure, describing Graham’s work and referencing the senator’s final visit to Kyiv. Both accounts characterize the bill as bipartisan and long pending, and they describe the current effort as a renewed attempt to secure passage. The sources do not describe new sanctions details or an updated timeline for consideration, but they agree that the legislative effort centers on tightening U.S. sanctions related to Russia’s ability to receive funds from energy sales and related channels.
