The U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran on Wednesday, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The measure passed with a vote of 262-159, with 58 Democrats supporting it and seven Republicans opposing. The legislation, called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who had long advocated for the bill before his death in July. The Senate approved the bill in August with a vote of 86-11. The bill gives the president the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that are among the largest buyers of Russian oil and natural gas, including China and India. Exceptions are made for countries importing less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia and those making clear efforts to reduce such imports. The measure also includes sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, government officials, wealthy business leaders, and financial institutions. At Trump’s request, the bill extends existing sanctions aimed at cutting off funding for Iran’s military and energy sectors. Some top House Democrats opposed the bill, expressing concerns about giving Trump broad authority to impose tariffs, which they argued could be misused. Representatives Gregory Meeks, Don Beyer, and Richard Neal warned that the bill could lead to higher prices for American consumers and weaken support for Ukraine if it didn’t include mandatory sanctions on Russia. However, the bill narrowly avoided a procedural obstacle on Tuesday, with two moderate Democrats joining Republicans in supporting it. The bill gained momentum after Graham’s death, following a deal he had reached with the White House to push forward with a revised version of the legislation. Ukrainian officials and advocacy groups supported the measure, with Denys Sienik, the Ukrainian embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires in Washington, stating that the bill would help pressure Russia to stop its military actions in Ukraine. Pro-Ukrainian activists held meetings in Washington in the days leading up to the vote. Republican lawmakers argued that the bill would help cut off funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Rep. Don Bacon comparing the decision to a "Churchill vs. Chamberlain Moment on Russia." The bill now awaits Trump’s signature.