House Passes Graham Act to Expand Presidential Powers Regarding Russia and Iran
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, named after the late senator. The Senate had passed its version of the bill in August, and it now moves to President Donald Trump's desk for signature. The legislation expands the powers of the presidency at the expense of the legislature.
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Why it matters
The bill directs the president to impose sanctions on Russia and Iran. Furthermore, it grants the president the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from countries that were major recipients of Russian crude oil or pipeline gas.
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Who's involved
- HouseThe House of Representatives passed the legislation that moves to the Presidency.
- Donald TrumpThe bill heads to the desk of President Donald Trump for signature.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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