Introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act

I am now proud to champion this effort alongside his sister, Senator Darline Graham.

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, I proudly introduced the Lindsey. O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in the House, alongside a bipartisan group of 17 colleagues. This crucial bill, which recently passed the Senate in a landslide vote, will:
 

1. Hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, and
2. Extend sanctions that restrict funding for the Iranian regime to build its nuclear energy program and weapons stockpiles.

Senator Graham was a national security giant, a statesman of unmatched conviction, and a personal friend and mentor. We shared a fundamental worldview: America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad. That’s why he fought so hard for this bill, which I promised him months ago I would introduce in the House. I am now proud to champion this effort alongside his sister, Senator Darline Graham.

I can think of no better way to honor Senator Graham’s life and legacy than by passing these tough sanctions, which will help force Putin into negotiations and bring us closer to securing Lindsey’s vision of enduring peace in two critical regions of the world.

We must keep up the pressure on Putin as the Ukrainians fight to turn the tide of the war. As I observed during my recent trip to Ukraine, their drone technology is unparalleled, and there is much to learn from their success on the battlefield. I recently joined Bret Baier on Fox News' "Special Report" to discuss my trip further