House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Named for Late Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sends to Trump's Desk

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia, sending the legislation to President Trump's desk, according to a report by NPR News.

The bill was named for the late South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, NPR News reported, though the source did not provide additional details on the circumstances of the naming or the timing of the vote.

According to NPR News, the legislation grants the president authority to impose tariffs on countries that are top importers of Russian oil and natural gas, specifically naming China and India as examples of such importers.

NPR News did not report further details on the bill's specific provisions, the vote tally in the House, or a timeline for the president's expected action on the legislation.