US House of Representatives Committee Backed Bill on Sanctions Against Russia

The Rules Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives backed a bill to tighten sanctions against Russia and forwarded it for consideration by the full House.

This was reported by TASS.

Seven members of the said committee voted in favor of the rules for consideration of the document in the lower chamber of Congress, while three voted against. At the same time, lawmakers rejected several amendments proposed by Democratic Party representatives. Thus, the bill has been forwarded for consideration by the full U.S. House of Representatives. As Fox News notes, the lower chamber of the legislative body may begin discussing the document and hold a procedural vote on it as early as September 15, and, if approved, hold a vote on its adoption the following day.

The document in question was primarily authored by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11. The U.S. Senate approved the bill on August 7. If approved by the House of Representatives, the bill will be sent to U.S. President Donald Trump for his signature.

The document provides for restrictions against Russia's top political and military leadership, state-owned companies, as well as secondary sanctions against Russia's trading partners. Under the bill, the United States may impose tariffs of 100% against countries that are major buyers of Russian oil and gas. In addition, measures to tighten sanctions against Iran are also included.