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Russia Sanctions Bill: A Tribute to Lindsey Graham
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NPR's Claudia Rosales reports on a major bipartisan legislative push: a Russia sanctions bill that has become inseparable from the memory of the late Senator Lindsey Graham [1] — Claudia Rosales "A bipartisan Senate group is pushing a Russia sanctions bill that would target top Russian leaders and impose tariffs on countries importin…" 01:21 . The bill would sanction top Russian leaders and impose tariffs on countries that import Russian oil — a sweeping package months in the making. At the rollout, senators repeatedly invoked Graham's name, and Republican Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called it 'Lindsey Graham's greatest achievement,' crediting it with the power to save lives and ensure peace for Europe. The coalition includes several Republican committee chairs alongside top Democrats, and supporters say they have the votes for Senate approval. In a remarkable final act, Graham — just one day before his death — reportedly said he had secured a deal with the White House to advance the bill as a lever to help end Russia's war with Ukraine. The bill now has significant bipartisan momentum and a potent political story to carry it forward.
The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent by a 308–117 bipartisan vote. The last serious push was in 2022 when the Senate approved the Sunshine Protection Act, but the House never acted — now the tables are turned.
