Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
Summary
Republican Rep. Mike Turner hopes the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as part of Senator Lindsey Graham’s legacy. The bill is meant to increase economic pressure on Russia to help end the war in Ukraine and has support from the White House and lawmakers from both parties.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham pushed for stronger Russia sanctions for over a year before his sudden death Saturday.
- The sanctions bill targets countries that do business with Russia, including those buying Russian oil.
- Graham worked with senators from both parties and the Trump administration to agree on the sanctions package.
- Rep. Mike Turner, who was with Graham at a NATO summit and meeting with Ukraine’s president, called the bill an important symbol of support for Ukraine.
- The House of Representatives has already passed a version of this legislation.
- Rep. Michael McCaul plans to introduce a House bill to honor Graham by passing these sanctions.
- Democratic senators Richard Blumenthal and Jeanne Shaheen also urged quick Senate approval.
- The legislation has broad bipartisan backing and White House support, potentially allowing it to reach President Trump’s desk soon.
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