Turner, McCaul Push Russia Sanctions Bill This Week After Graham's Death
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 12
Turner, McCaul Push Russia Sanctions Bill This Week After Graham's Death
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 12
Summary
Mike Turner said the Senate could send a Russia sanctions bill to President Donald Trump this week, calling passage a key tribute after Lindsey Graham died Saturday.
The package, backed by the White House in an updated deal announced Friday, would sanction and tariff countries that keep doing business with Russia, including buyers of Russian oil.
Michael McCaul said he will introduce a House version this week, while Turner said the House has already passed similar legislation and the Senate bill has veto-proof-level backing from co-sponsors.
Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy all cast quick passage as the most fitting memorial to Graham, who had pushed the measure for more than a year and met Zelenskyy in Kyiv days ago.
With China as Russia's economic lifeline, how can this sanctions bill succeed where others have failed?
Russia's war economy is reportedly near collapse. Will this new sanctions bill be the final push?
U.S. Pushes 500% Tariff and Sanctioning Russia Act After Senator Graham’s Death: Global Fallout and Domestic Debate
Overview
The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 12, 2026, dramatically reshaped Washington’s political landscape and accelerated efforts to pass sweeping new sanctions against Russia. Just days before his passing, Graham, a leading architect and champion of aggressive legislative proposals like the '500% tariff bill' and the Sanctioning Russia Act, helped secure a critical bipartisan breakthrough. These measures are designed to escalate economic pressure on Moscow and cut off funding for its ongoing war through energy exports. Graham’s legacy and the urgency of the moment have galvanized lawmakers to push forward with the most comprehensive Russia sanctions package yet.