House passes Russia sanctions bill sending it to President's desk

The House passed the Russia sanctions bill (named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham) and sent it to the president's desk, following final votes and preparations by Congress to ratchet up economic and legal penalties against Russia ahead of the midterms. The legislation authorizes the president to impose tariffs on major oil and gas importers from Russia such as China and India.

• The House passed the Russia sanctions bill, sending it to the president's desk.
• The bill authorizes tariffs on top importers of Russian oil and gas such as China and India.
• Congress has scheduled a final vote on a bill increasing penalties on Russia.