House Republican, invoking Reagan, moves to block Trump's Russia oil deal
Summary
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to push a vote in the House to block President Trump's deal to buy Russian diesel oil. Fitzpatrick and some other lawmakers oppose the deal because it could give money to Russia during the war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- President Trump made a deal with Russia for over 300,000 tons of diesel to supply the U.S. and global markets.
- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick wants to introduce a bill called the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act" to stop these Russian oil purchases.
- Fitzpatrick will use a discharge petition, needing 218 signatures, to force a vote without House leaders' approval.
- Rep. Don Bacon has already agreed to sign the petition.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky called the deal unfair and said it helps Russia's war effort.
- Some Republicans and Democrats support the petition, but not all members may agree.
- The House will not vote again until after the midterm elections in November, and any bill would also need Senate approval and could face a veto from President Trump.
- Fitzpatrick’s bill faces a tight timeline because the current Congress ends in January.
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