Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee

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The U.S. House Rules Committee approved bipartisan legislation to increase sanctions on Russia in response to its war in Ukraine. The bill allows the U.S. President to impose penalties on individuals undermining peace negotiations, reflecting a tightening of U.S. political and economic measures against Russia.

The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated…