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Russia sanctions bill may move as Congress looks to honor Graham

Russia sanctions bill may move as Congress looks to honor Graham

Summary

U.S. lawmakers want to quickly pass a new law that would add more sanctions on Russia. The bill was written by Senator Lindsey Graham and is seen as a way to remember him after his recent death. Congress and the White House agreed on the main points of the bill before he passed away.

Key Facts

  • The bill targets Russia with new sanctions.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, wrote the bill.
  • Lawmakers reached an agreement with the White House on the bill's details.
  • Senator Graham died suddenly late on a Saturday night.
  • Congress is pushing to pass the bill quickly to honor Senator Graham’s work.
  • The bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats.
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