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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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McCaul Meets with Grimes County Judge to Discuss Terafab Development and Economic Growth
Position: Rep. McCaul supports the development of SpaceX's Terafab semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County, Texas, citing its projected investment and job creation and the goal of onshoring advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and offers to coordinate with local partners.
NAVASOTA, Texas – This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) met with Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth III to discuss the development of SpaceX's Terafab semiconductor manufacturing facility, its potential to drive significant economic growth in the region, and opportunities for coordination among local, state, and federal officials. The proposed 100-million-square-foot facility — the biggest in the world — represents a major investment in American semiconductor manufacturing, with its first phase expected to bring more than $16 billion in investment and create approximately 3,000 jobs to Grimes County.
"Terafab presents an extraordinary opportunity for Grimes County, the state of Texas, and our entire nation,” said Rep. McCaul. “This historic investment has the potential to create thousands of jobs, transform the local economy, and strengthen America's national security for years to come. I am extremely proud to see Central Texas leading the charge to onshore advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and I stand ready to support Judge Fauth and our local partners as we work to make this vision a reality."
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McCaul, Costa, Colleagues Urge "Full and Faithful" Implementation of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Position: The release urges the administration to fully and faithfully implement the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, including applying its sanctions and tariff authorities against Russia, and to revoke a Treasury license authorizing transactions involving Russian-origin diesel.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and 20 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump urging "full and faithful" implementation of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
McCaul introduced and championed the legislation in the House alongside Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of colleagues. As the law's initial October 18 implementation deadline approaches, the members thanked President Trump for signing the bill and called on his administration to use the full force of its sanctions and tariff authorities to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin and reinvigorate peace efforts. They also raised concerns about the Treasury Department's October 9 authorization of transactions involving Russian-origin diesel and urged a revocation of the issued license.
In addition to McCaul and Costa, the letter was signed by Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Ed Case (D-Hawaii), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Jared Golden (D-Maine), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), John Mannion (D-N.Y.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Dina Titus (D-Nev.), Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), and Joe Wilson (R-S.C.).
Full text of the letter can be found here and below.
Dear Mr. President:
As Russia prepares to wage a fifth winter campaign against Ukraine, the United States has an opportunity to reinvigorate peace efforts by placing maximum pressure on Vladimir Putin and the governments and networks that finance his war. We write to thank you for signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, and to urge its full and faithful implementation by the first deadline on October 18. Utilizing the tools for economic pressure in this law will be decisive in forcing Putin to take peace talks seriously.
Timely and complete execution of the first round of mandatory sanctions will deter Russia’s increasing attacks on Ukrainian civilians and their livelihoods. Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and on cargo ships that carry global supplies of grain, and it is blocking food and medicine from reaching civilians in occupied territories. Just as Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz threatened global energy markets, Russia’s campaign against shipping in the Black Sea threatens global food security and demands an equally firm response. The Kremlin’s fearful response to this law underlines its power to finally force Russia to stop the killing. The Administration’s sanctions against the illicit A7 network propping up Russia and Iran’s war efforts is a strong opening salvo in this effort.
We therefore urge the Administration to apply the Graham law’s sanctions to their fullest extent and without delay. Designations should reach the officials, oligarchs, banks, and state enterprises directing and financing the war, as well as the foreign banks, shadow fleet operators, and intermediaries that help Russia evade restrictions. We are particularly concerned by Treasury's October 9 issuance of General License 135, which authorizes transactions involving Russian-origin diesel, including imports into the United States. We urge the Administration to revoke this license and not issue further general licenses that reopen Russian energy transactions and restore revenue to the Kremlin's war chest.
Methodical application of the law’s secondary tariffs will cut into the energy revenue that sustains Russia’s war and make clear that the countries financing it will share in its cost. Oil and gas sales remain the Kremlin’s most important source of income, and China and India remain its largest purchasers of crude. The law directs tariffs on the largest importers of Russian energy and the leading facilitators of sanctions evasion, and we call on the Administration to apply them precisely. Country determinations should rest on authoritative trade and maritime data, and the methodology behind them must be shared with Congress. Tariff rates should serve as leverage to secure verifiable commitments to reduce purchases of Russian energy, easing as reductions are demonstrated.
Precise targeting of these tariffs will also preserve the allied unity that has constrained Russia’s war economy. European allies have committed to eliminating their imports of Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027, and many have already made substantial reductions. The law provides exceptions and rate adjustments for countries taking such steps, and we ask the Administration to apply them as Congress intended. Penalizing partners who are already cutting off Moscow and supporting Ukraine would undercut America’s greatest leverage over the Kremlin—the powerful international coalition working to isolate Putin while his invasion continues.
Disciplined use of the law’s waiver authority and close consultation with Congress will sustain this pressure over time and demonstrate global credibility. We ask that any waiver be narrow, time-limited, and tied to measurable reductions in support for Russia’s war, and that no waiver be used to defer the law’s core provisions. We further request timely delivery of the required tariff justifications and a briefing for the committees of jurisdiction following the October 18 deadline, as well as regular updates ahead of each 180-day review. In advance of the deadline, we respectfully request answers to the following questions:
What actions will the Administration complete by October 18 to demonstrate that the law’s mandatory sanctions, secondary tariffs, and prohibitions are being fully implemented, and will any provision be delayed or waived?
Which Russian officials, oligarchs, banks, and state enterprises will be designated by October 18, and will these designations extend to the foreign banks, shadow fleet operators, and intermediaries that help Russia evade sanctions?
Which countries will be subject to secondary tariffs by October 18? What trade and maritime data was used to identify them, and how will the exceptions and rate adjustments be applied to allies reducing their purchases of Russian energy?
What benchmarks will the Administration use to demonstrate to Congress and the American people that these measures are increasing pressure on Putin, such as reductions in Russia’s energy revenue and in third-country purchases of Russian oil and gas?
How does the Administration reconcile General License 135 with the existing statutory ban on Russian energy imports, and what impact does it expect the license to have on Russia's energy revenues?
Putin has repeatedly shown that he responds to pressure, not goodwill. With the October 18 deadline approaching, we again urge you to implement this law fully and faithfully. This will make clear that American resolve is bipartisan and durable, and that the cost of continuing this war will only grow until Russia comes to the negotiating table. We remain committed to Ukraine’s defense and to a just and lasting peace. We stand ready to work with your Administration to ensure this law achieves the purpose for which Congress enacted it.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
McCaul Speaks After House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Position: The release supports the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would impose sanctions on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas over Russia's war against Ukraine and extend sanctions restricting funding for Iran's energy and weapons sectors.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a bipartisan, bicameral press conference after the House passed the the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262 to 159.
This legislation — which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House’s support — will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. McCaul introduced and championed the legislation in the House alongside Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.
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McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance."
Position: The release supports the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and argues that opposing the bill amounts to supporting Vladimir Putin.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered closing remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.
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McCaul on House Floor: "Evil Is on the March. History Is Calling. Now Is the Time to Act."
Position: Rep. McCaul expressed support for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill he introduced with Rep. Steny Hoyer and bipartisan colleagues, and called for action on it.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.
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McCaul Speaks in Support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act at Rules Committee
Position: The release states Rep. McCaul spoke in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 at a House Rules Committee hearing, a bill he introduced with Rep. Hoyer and a bipartisan group of colleagues.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke at a House Rules Committee hearing in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.
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McCaul Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI
Position: The release supports legislation to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in pediatric cancer research, treatment, and data storage, codifying and building on a presidential executive order on the same subject.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — founder and co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus — introduced the Ailani Myers Accelerating Innovation in Medicine (AIM) to Cure Kids with Cancer Actwith caucus co-chairs Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) and Mike Kelly (R-Pa.). The legislation, which is named after a brave young cancer patient and advocate, will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve and transform pediatric cancer research, treatment options, and data storage.
McCaul said, "Since I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus 17 years ago, advancements in technology have radically expanded the frontiers of healthcare. We owe it to our nation's children to leverage cutting-edge AI to improve their care and treatment options. I'm proud to introduce this bill, which codifies and builds on President Trump's executive order to unlock cures for pediatric cancer patients. By empowering AI to continuously drive research forward, we move one step closer to beating this heartbreaking disease once and for all.
"I'm also proud to have named this bill after Ailani Myers, a beautiful young cancer fighter. Like so many of the children I've met, she is far more courageous than most adults. Even a rare form of Leukemia can't steal her smile! Ailani has fiercely advocated for the childhood cancer community and recently attended the signing of President Trump's executive order accelerating AI use for pediatric cancer cures. It's fitting that this bill carry her name and her legacy forward."
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Position: Supports continued U.S. support for Taiwan, including its security and economic ties, and describes the Chinese Communist Party as a threat to Taiwan and the regional balance of power.
WASHINGTON – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul concluded his third visit to Taiwan. While there, he gave a keynote speech at a forum focused on Indo-Pacific security and met with high-level officials including President Lai, who conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on him for his support of Taiwan. Chairman Emeritus McCaul released the following statement on his trip:
"At a time when the stakes couldn't be higher, I was proud to visit Taiwan for the third time to reaffirm the United States' unwavering support. The increasing belligerence of the Chinese Communist Party poses a direct threat — not only to Taiwan, but to the entire global balance of power. That's why I've been proud to support Taiwan, from championing the 2024 supplemental bill to spearheading AUKUS legislation to bolstering U.S.-Taiwan economic ties. I'm honored to receive the Brilliant Star from President Lai and will continue standing with Taiwan as we pursue a free and democratic future in which peace through strength prevails."
McCaul delivered the keynote speech at Taiwan's Ketagalan Forum, a conference on security across the Indo-Pacific. In his remarks, he emphasized how the U.S. is honoring its commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act.
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McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Position: The release describes a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas and to extend sanctions restricting funding for Iran's energy and weapons sectors, arguing these measures will pressure Russia to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation — which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House’s support — will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.
“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,” said Rep. McCaul. “As President Zelensky told me last month when I visited Ukraine, he is ready for a ceasefire — ready to negotiate, as he has been for years. Putin, on the other hand, consistently defies President Trump and the international community by refusing to come to the table. 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.”
“Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty. Our legislation goes after multiple sources of Russian war funding, including its oil and gas sectors, shadow fleet, and financial institutions. I’m encouraged that the Senate passed the companion legislation last week with overwhelming support, and I thank former Chairman McCaul for partnering with me to facilitate action by the House. This action has been delayed too long and will, hopefully, accelerate Ukraine’s success and the ending of this war, one that was initiated illegally by Putin and that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths of Russians and Ukrainians. I hope that we can secure bipartisan consensus in the House and enact a sanctions package that will stem the flow of money to Russia’s war machine and contribute to a Ukrainian victory," said Rep. Hoyer.
Earlier this month, an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass companion legislation, by a vote of 86-11, led by Sens. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-Idaho). The text of the House bill is identical to the text that passed the Senate.
“This legislation was deeply important to my brother, Lindsey, and I’m grateful that it has achieved such a wide coalition of support. Lindsey was committed to achieving a peaceful resolution to this war, and I’m confident that these sanctions will pave the way,” said Sen. Darline Graham. “I’m grateful to Rep. McCaul for leading this effort in the House. The Senate came together in a strong, bipartisan fashion to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, and I hope the House of Representatives will do the same. Russia has waged war against Ukraine for far too long, and this bill assists President Trump in his noble efforts to bring it to a close.”
“Representatives McCaul, Hoyer, Wilson, Kaptur, and Fitzpatrick are longtime champions of Ukraine’s cause and I am glad to have them leading our legislation in the House of Representatives. After a massive bipartisan vote in the Senate, we are eager to turn to the House as we fight to get this legislation across the finish line. There is immense urgency in getting this done – July set a record for Russia’s use of ballistic missiles, killing and wounding dozens of Ukrainians, including many children. Cutting off the source of funding – profits from oil and gas – for these deadly weapons and Russia’s war machine is essential to ending the bloodshed,” said Sen. Blumenthal.
Joining McCaul and Hoyer as original cosponsors are Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Joe Wilson (R-S.C.); Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio); Co-Chair of the House Baltic Caucus Don Bacon (R-Neb.); Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), Mike Turner (R-Ohio), Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), Andy Barr (R-Ky.), and Ed Case (D-Hawaii); Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.); and Reps. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.), Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.).
"Senator Lindsey Graham and I shared the belief that opposing dictators in defense of freedom and liberty is always the right thing to do. War criminal Putin is losing his invasion of sovereign Ukraine and the threat to humanity posed by the Iranian regime is dire. It is time for Congress to give President Trump the strongest tools available to choke off Russia's war machine for the good of mankind and cripple the ability of Tehran to continue sowing chaos in the region and beyond. My friend and colleague worked tirelessly in championing these critical initiatives, and I am grateful to help advance them across the finish line in the House,” said Rep. Wilson.
“Dictator Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is failing—Ukraine is battering Russian war infrastructure and the Kremlin is losing tens of thousands of troops each month. Now is the time to intensify pressure on Putin through crippling sanctions while surging support for our Ukrainian allies,” said Rep. Kaptur. “Putin will not make peace until he is forced to. I have been a supporter of every bipartisan sanctions bill on the table to pressure Russia to end its illegal full-scale invasion, and I am confident that the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 will accomplish that mission. Designed to protect our allies who aid Ukraine while squeezing Putin and the countries that enable his invasion, the sweeping sanctions and targeted tariffs in this bill are the best chance we have to get bipartisan legislation signed into law to hold Russia accountable and achieve peace.”
“Putin’s illegal war is failing, but he will not choose peace until the cost becomes too high for Russia and those helping fund his brutality,” said Rep. Bacon. “Senator Lindsey Graham was one of Congress’s clearest voices for Ukraine, understood that Putin only responds to strength, and worked until his final days to advance the toughest sanctions package yet against Russia’s war machine. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act would impose crippling pressure on Russia and those enabling Putin’s aggression, honor Sen. Graham’s commitment to Ukraine’s fight for freedom, and make clear that America stands with Ukraine.”
“Since 2022, I have called on both Biden and Trump to empower Ukraine to win this war through both strikes and sanctions on Russian oil infrastructure. The strikes are finally happening, and with this bill the sanctions are coming,” said Rep. Auchincloss.
"I am proud to join in introducing this legislation to sanction Vladimir Putin and his thugs as well as the Iran and its terrorist regime,” said Rep. Rogers. “Every dollar denied to Vladimir Putin weakens his war machine. By choking off the oil and gas revenue fueling Russia's aggression, this legislation gives President Trump powerful leverage to force Putin into serious negotiations that deliver a truly lasting peace. Including additional sanctions on Iran is equally critical given the terrorist regime’s continued threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and its role in enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine. This legislation strengthens America’s hand against adversaries who threaten American security, our allies, and global stability.”
"It is long past time for Congress to impose tougher consequences on Russia and those financing its illegal war against Ukraine. I'm proud to support this updated legislation, which targets major purchasers of Russian oil and gas that continue to fund the Kremlin's aggression. This war has resulted in an estimated 2 million casualties, including more than half a million deaths. The United States must continue standing with the Ukrainian people and keep the pressure on Russia to agree to a just and lasting peace that preserves a free, sovereign, and independent Ukraine,” said Rep. Tokuda.
“For more than four years, the Ukrainian people have fought courageously to defend their sovereignty, and their resolve is paying off. Lindsey Graham understood that standing with nations fighting for freedom strengthens America’s own security, and until his final days, he was pressing for stronger sanctions against Russia,” said Rep. Turner. “This legislation honors that legacy, sends a clear message to Vladimir Putin that he cannot outlast Ukraine or the free world, and gives President Trump another powerful tool to pressure Russia, bring Putin to the negotiating table, and help restore peace to the region.”
“To end Russia’s unprovoked and deadly invasion of Ukraine, we must enact maximum financial pain on Vladimir Putin and his cronies. I will not stand idly by while countless people are killed due to Putin’s doomed quest to reconstitute the Soviet Union. I am beyond proud to join my colleagues in introducing this sweeping sanctions legislation that will enact severe financial penalties against Putin, his allies, and those who choose to do business with him. The largest war in Europe since World War II must come to an end, and I am confident these measures will accelerate that process. I am also pleased this bill extends the Iran Sanctions Act to ensure all available measures are available to cripple the terrorist Iranian regime. These necessary sanctions are a fitting legacy to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a friend and colleague who continually fought for freedom, democracy, and against tyrannical regimes like Russia and Iran,” said Rep. Wagner.
"Vladimir Putin and the regime in Tehran are two of the gravest threats to America and our allies. For far too long, they've bankrolled their aggression by selling oil and gas to whoever will buy it,” said Rep. Gottheimer. "This bipartisan legislation cuts off those funding streams: holding accountable anyone who fills Putin's war chest as he wages his brutal, illegal war against Ukraine, and choking off the money that fuels Iran's weapons programs and its terror proxies. I was proud to see the Senate pass this bill with an overwhelming, bipartisan majority, and now it's on the House to finish the job. I can think of no better tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham — a national security champion — than enacting the tough sanctions he fought so hard for. Standing up to tyrants isn't a Democratic or Republican issue; it's an American one."
“By targeting the energy revenues and financial networks that fuel Putin’s war machine and enable the Iranian regime’s terrorist activities, this bipartisan legislation strengthens America’s ability to impose real economic consequences on our adversaries,” said Rep. Barr. “Senator Graham understood that harnessing America’s full strength from our financial system to our military is essential to deterring aggression, defending our allies, and advancing peace. I’m proud to join my colleagues to help carry forward that legacy.”
“Senator Graham believed, as I do, that American strength remains the surest guardian of peace,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “That conviction guided our work together on this legislation. Putin’s war machine runs on oil, money, and the willingness of others to look the other way—and the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 attacks all three. It isolates Russia’s banks, shuts down the networks financing its aggression, and forces every government and company enabling this war to make a choice. By increasing the cost of Putin’s war and reducing his ability to sustain it, this legislation strengthens the path to a just and lasting peace—one determined by Ukraine, not imposed by Moscow. The most fitting tribute Congress can offer Lindsey is to finish the work he began, carry forward the cause of freedom he championed, and make clear that America’s resolve will endure until that peace is secured.”
“Supporting a strong, free Ukraine is imperative for the national security of our communities here at home. Sanctioning Russia and Putin sends a direct message to the world: the United States will not sit by while brutal regimes bankroll aggression against democratic nations,” said Rep. Vindman. “I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this essential legislation. We must continue to escalate the economic pressure on the Kremlin and strengthen our resolve for the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom, sovereignty, and security.”
"Russia is perpetrating a war of aggression, and we must keep the pressure on Vladimir Putin. This action is long overdue, but we are finally moving forward with the resolve this moment demands. These sanctions will erode Russia's war machine by cutting off the revenue that funds it. We must hold those who are fueling this war accountable. These sanctions focus on Russia but will also target dangerous Chinese entities which support the Russian defense industrial base. Peace is the goal, and these mechanisms give the President the tools to achieve that goal,” said Rep. Moran.
“For more than four years, Ukrainians have courageously defended their freedom against Putin’s brutal invasion. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would increase pressure on the Kremlin, hold those supporting its war accountable, and strengthen Ukraine’s position in pursuit of a just peace," said Rep. Houlahan. “The bill also extends longstanding sanctions against Iran. Sanctions cannot replace a clear strategy or the President’s obligation to seek congressional authorization for war, but they remain an important diplomatic tool. I am proud to cosponsor this legislation.”
Click here to read full text of the legislation.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
McCaul, Crane Urge Admin to Empower National Guard to Address Potential Drone Threats at Upcoming FIFA World Cup Games
Position: Representatives McCaul and Crane urge the administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone threats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by deputizing National Guard members to perform counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) operations across eleven host cities.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul — chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events — sent a letter with U.S Congressman Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the congress members urged the administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and ensure a "unified federal security posture" at the games.
Full text of the letter can be found here or below.
Dear Secretary Hegseth, Acting Attorney General Blanch, and Secretary Mullin:
We are writing to request immediate interagency action from the Department of War, Justice, and Homeland Security to secure the airspace over the eleven U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beginning June 11, the tournament’s high-threat environment requires resources beyond current state and local Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities.
While the Safer Skies Act was a vital step toward securing our domestic airspace, the tournament’s unprecedented scale requires us to build upon that foundation immediately. Potential personnel shortages and complex jurisdictional divides between event organizers and host cities risk creating a fragmented environment that requires a unified federal security posture.
We must work towards a stronger and more unified federal operational framework to address the jurisdictional lines between FIFA and the host cities. These gaps can be met by deputizing National Guard members to perform 6 USC § 124n authorities. With its rapid deploy ability, nationwide scalability, and extensive experience responding to domestic emergencies, the National Guard is uniquely positioned to assist federal and state authorities with C-UAS mitigation and unified coordination for World Cup security.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring an unprecedented number of global spectators to our homeland, and the eyes of the world will be on the United States. Ensuring the safety of these events and attendees is a responsibility we must meet with no room for error. Thank you for your service to the country and prompt attention to this concern. We look forward to working together to secure this historic event.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.TEXAS REPUBLICANS UNITED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TRU PAC)1 contribution$5,000
2.DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC. EMPLOYEE PAC1 contribution$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$8,767
2.HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN INC.$7,000
3.ILAN INVESTMENTS$7,000
4.BEAL BANK$7,000
5.MISCHER INVESTMENTS LP$7,000
6.C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES$7,000
7.ASTIN EXECUTIVE SERVICES$5,000
8.INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$5,000
9.PAUL MITCHELL - SELF$3,500
10.LEVCOR$3,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
