Trump officially signs Russia sanctions bill into law
The House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia before recessing for the elections. The bill, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was intended to signal U.S. support for Ukraine. President Trump signed the bill into law on Friday, making it official policy to impose sanctions on Russian officials and parts of Russia's economy connected to the Ukraine war.
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5 developments- Sep 15Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill
- Sep 16House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
- Sep 16House nears vote on Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Sep 16House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham, sending it to Trump
- Sep 18Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war
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