The United States Congress has not voted on or passed any legislation known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in 2026. Official legislative tracking from the U.S. Congress website confirms that no such act exists under this title or description.
U.S. Sanctions Framework Against Russia and Iran
U.S. sanctions against Russia and Iran are governed by separate, existing legislative packages and executive orders rather than a single newly passed act bearing that specific name. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), sanctions on Russia are primarily rooted in the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) of 2017, alongside numerous executive orders issued following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Similarly, U.S. restrictions targeting Iran stem from decades-long emergency declarations, statutory authorities including CAATSA, and specific counter-terrorism and non-proliferation authorities managed by the State Department and the Treasury. Lawmakers frequently introduce individual bills targeting these nations, but sweeping proposals require committee hearings, floor debates, and bicameral passage before reaching the president’s desk.
Legislative Process and Verification
When major foreign policy bills are considered in the Senate or the House of Representatives, they are publicly documented on Congress.gov. As of 2026, congressional records show no votes or enactments corresponding to the referenced sanctioning act. Observers tracking foreign policy legislation rely on official committee announcements and floor vote tallies rather than unofficial summaries circulating online.
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