Committed to passing the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act (the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026), which would impose steep tariffs and sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil and gas and target Russia's shadow fleet. As lead sponsor, Blumenthal vowed to push the bill to a Senate vote to pressure Russia over the war in Ukraine.

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Derived from a tracked promise: “Committed to passing the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act (the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026), which would impose steep …”

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Office of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (senate.gov)https://www.britt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-darline-graham-richard-blumenthal-jeanne-shaheen-roger-wicker-lead-bipartisan-group-of-62-senators-in-announcing-russia-sanctions-legislation-in-honor-of-u-s-senator-lin/ ↗
“Ukraine is at a critical crossroads — and we must meet this pivotal moment with a powerful sanctions bill.”
CT News Junkiehttps://ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/07/13/blumenthal-honor-graham-by-passing-russia-sanctions-bill/ ↗
“But in his memory, I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will unite behind this bill.”