Politics · Important news for 17 September 2026
House passes Russia sanctions bill
The House passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending the legislation to President Trump's desk to expand economic pressure and secondary tariffs.
- The House passed the Russia sanctions bill in a 262-159 vote.
- The legislation grants authority to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas.
House passes Russia sanctions bill sending it to President's desk
House passes Russia sanctions bill and sends it to Trump's desk
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