US Congress Sends Graham Russia Sanctions Bill To President

Congress sends the Graham Russia sanctions bill to the President, with major tariffs proposed but no new duties yet in force.

Dr Steven Brennan

18 September 20262 min readAI-drafted, expert reviewed

Congress Completes The Graham Russia Sanctions Bill

US Congress has completed passage of the Graham Russia sanctions bill, H.R. 5334, after the House agreed to Senate amendments on 16 September. The official roll call records a 262 to 159 vote. The bill awaits presidential action. It had not become law when checked on 18 September 2026.

The legislation would combine mandatory Russia-related sanctions with substantial tariff powers. The House Ways and Means Committee says it directs tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods. It also provides duties above zero and up to 100% on goods from countries that knowingly buy Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas, rank among the five largest importers, or rank among the top five countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion.

What Would Change And What Applies Now

If enacted, the bill would sanction Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the shadow fleet. It would extend the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031. The United States Trade Representative would reassess affected countries every 180 days.

Nothing in the vote itself imposes those measures. Current tariffs, Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions, export controls and customs rules remain binding. Businesses should not block a transaction solely because the pending bill would catch it, but must screen under existing controls.

The maximum rates are ceilings, not evidence every product will immediately face the highest rate. The operational position depends on enactment, implementing determinations, country designations and any waivers or wind-down provisions.

Implications For Manufacturing Supply Chains

Importers and procurement teams should identify Russian-origin goods and exposure to suppliers in major Russian-energy purchasing or evasion jurisdictions. Manufacturers should map contractual rights to obtain origin, energy-trade and beneficial-ownership information. Banks, insurers, carriers and customs brokers must keep tariff exposure distinct from sanctions prohibitions.

Companies should prepare scenarios rather than make irreversible sourcing decisions before enactment. Preparation can cover:

Origin evidence. Test origin data and identify Russian raw-material content.
Contracts. Review sanctions clauses and rights to obtain supplier information.
Sourcing. Identify alternative suppliers.

Any final controls must be read with licence, waiver, effective-date and wind-down provisions.

Related Foresight coverage:

Official source

House Ways and Means Committee and House roll-call vote 308

waysandmeans.house.gov

Topics

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Questions about this change

Is The Graham Russia Sanctions Bill Already Law?

No. Both chambers have passed identical legislation and sent it to the President, but presidential action remains outstanding. Existing tariffs and sanctions continue until H.R. 5334 becomes law and its relevant provisions take effect.

Would Every Product From An Affected Country Face A 100% Tariff?

Not automatically. The bill provides a duty range above zero and up to 100% for specified country categories. Exposure depends on enactment, country determinations, implementation, product origin and any exceptions, waivers or wind-down rules.