U.S. Lawmakers Delay Russia Sanctions Bill

The US House of Representatives approved a bill on new sanctions against Russia.

Consensus

The U.S. Senate passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, including 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The bill has stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The bill's consideration is likely to be delayed until after the November U.S. congressional elections.
Concerns in Congress include the potential expansion of President Donald Trump's tariff powers and the impact on fuel prices.
The bill was promoted by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and passed with strong support in the Senate.

Points of divergence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that U.S. sanctions against Russia are inconsistent with the mood conveyed during negotiations, and that U.S. agencies continue to extend sanctions originally imposed under President Joe Biden. — vesti
The bill was delayed until after the November elections due to fears it would expand Trump's tariff powers and increase oil prices. — tg_tvrain
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expressed doubts about the bill being voted on before the November elections, citing resistance from both Democrats and some Republicans, and noted that lawmakers will be in Washington only a few days in the coming months. — interfax
The bill faces resistance in the House due to concerns about expanding Trump's tariff authority and increasing fuel prices, with Johnson emphasizing the need for a 'correct formula' before proceeding. — kommersant
The bill faces opposition from both parties and business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Retail Industry Leaders Association, and National Foreign Trade Council, due to potential negative impacts on consumers and allies. — vedomosti
The Republican leadership did not include the bill in the agenda for the current session, and there is a lack of enthusiasm among Republicans, with some conservatives still undecided. — tg_astrapress
The bill has been effectively halted in the House, with no mention of it in the current session agenda and lawmakers focusing on other priorities before the November elections. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Republican leaders did not include the bill in the list of laws to be voted on this week, citing dissatisfaction with its wording regarding Trump's tariff powers. — tg_tass_agency

Coverage (20 sources)

Reuters: US Congress passes bill to tighten sanctions against Russia — Вечерняя Москва
US Senate passes law on 'hellish sanctions' against Russia. And handed control to Trump Law consolidates already imposed presidential decrees... — BBC News Русская служба
Legislation on sanctions against the RF received the necessary votes in the House of Representatives — Вести
US House of Representatives approved bill on additional sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс
US House of Representatives approved legislation on sanctions against Russia — Коммерсантъ
US House of Representatives approved Lindsey Graham bill on harsh sanctions against Russia and sent it to Trump — Дождь (Telegram)
House of Representatives of the USA approved a bill on new sanctions against Russia. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Legislation on new sanctions against Russia met with opposition in the US. Its further prospects are unclear, writes Politico... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Main news for this hour: — Idel.Реалии
Legislation on sanctions against Russia, which Senator Lindsey Graham has actively promoted, risks not passing the House of Representatives... — ASTRA
In the US, a procedural resolution on tightening sanctions against Russia was adopted — Интерфакс
A split occurred in the Democratic Party of the USA due to sanctions against Russia — Вести
High-ranking Democratic congressmen opposed anti-Russian sanctions — Интерфакс
US Congress postpones consideration of sanctions against Russia until elections — РИАМО
House Committee supported bill on 'hellish sanctions' against Russia. Final vote must take place in the coming days — The Insider
House of Representatives supported consideration of a bill on anti-Russian sanctions — Ведомости
In the House of Representatives supported a bill on sanctions against Russia — Вести
In the House of Representatives approved consideration of the bill on sanctions against the RF — Коммерсантъ
In the US House of Representatives approved consideration of a bill on sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс
In the House of Representatives, they will begin discussing a bill on sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс

U.S. Lawmakers Delay Russia Sanctions Bill

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