Congress passes new sanctions on Russia and countries using Russian energy

The United States Congress has passed a bill establishing comprehensive new sanctions targeting Russia and nations that utilize Russian energy sources. The legislation received overwhelming approval in the House of Representatives on Wednesday night and is currently awaiting the signature of President Trump to become law.

This legislative action occurred during a busy week on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers simultaneously addressed unrelated policy matters, including regulations for data centers, oversight of college sports, and authorization regarding the war in Iran.