Senate · H.R. 5334, as amended; An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.Passed
Yea 86 Nay 11 Present / not voting 0
H.R. 5334 · 119th CongressStatus not classified
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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What this bill would do
Official summary · Congressional Research ServiceLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a tax deduction for teacher expenses to include early childhood educators.
For example, under the bill, the President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on specified persons (individuals and entities) such as the Russian president and certain Russian military commanders. The President must also increase the rate of duty up to 100% ad valorem (i.e., relative to the value) on all goods imported into the United States from a country that was among the five largest importers of Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas if such country knowingly makes new purchases of such products after enactment of the bill.
The bill prohibits (1) the export, reexport, or in-country transfer to or in Russia of any U.S.-produced energy or energy product; (2) U.S. persons from making new investments in Russia or purchasing Russian sovereign debt; and (3) trading the securities of Russian government-owned, -controlled, or -affiliated entities on U.S. national securities exchanges.
The bill extends through 2031 the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which requires the President, with some exceptions, to impose sanctions on certain persons engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons.
The bill expands eligibility for federal tax deductions of certain educator expenses to early childhood educators providing educational or childcare services to those under age 6.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Passed Senate" stage on August 7, 2026. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
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August 10, 2026
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In the 118th Congress (2023-24), 274 of the 16,565 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 1.7 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
Yes. 4 recorded roll-call votes cite this measure, listed further down this page with every member's position.
Who is behind it?
Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced it on September 11, 2025, and 23 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 18 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on September 11, 2025, 364 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 31 days ago, on August 10, 2026.
Measures do not carry over. Anything the 119th Congress has not finished by January 3, 2027 dies when the term ends, and has to be introduced again from the start in the next Congress.
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Vote history
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- PresidentNot stated in the latest action
Senate · Paul Amdt. No. 6715; To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.Rejected
Yea 32 Nay 64 Present / not voting 0
Senate · Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334; An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.Agreed to
Yea 84 Nay 12 Present / not voting 0
Senate · Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334; An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.Agreed to
Yea 86 Nay 12 Present / not voting 0