A Russia sanctions bill that cleared the Senate is stalled in the House and
likely to be delayed until after the November election as opposition grows. The
measure, introduced by late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would authorize Trump to levy
tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas and on countries
that help Russia evade energy sanctions. Lawmakers from both parties say the
tariff clause could expand presidential trade authority and push up energy
prices; House Speaker Mike Johnson said members support sanctions but want the
bill passed 'the right way'. House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Brian Mast
said the committee is assessing whether Russian crude buyers switching suppliers
could lift oil prices.
