Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill (Sep 2026)
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Trump signed a Russia sanctions bill.
Who they are
Trump, Russia and the House and Senate[1].
What they do
The law, H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026", authorizes tariffs up to 100% on the five largest Russian oil and gas buyers.
How it works
The House passed it 262-159, with the Senate having already passed it. Al Jazeera dated the signing September 16 and the Kyiv Independent Sept. 18; India said it is committed to energy security.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Russia.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-09-16: Al Jazeera (19 Sep): Trump signed Russia sanctions bill after House passed it 262-159 (Senate already passed); authorizes tariffs up to 100% on five largest Russian oil and gas buyers; India: committed to energy security. (1 source) 2026-09-18 (Friday): Trump signed sweeping Russia sanctions and tariff legislation on Sept. 18 (Kyiv Independent): H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" (Middle East Eye). [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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