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Blumenthal Says Russia Oil Tariff Bill Could Pass House September

8/27/2026

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Senator Richard Blumenthal said the sanctions bill could pass the House as early as September.
Blumenthal met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and asked him to lobby House members.
The bill would let U.S. President Donald Trump impose 100% tariffs on Russian oil and gas, exempting European allies.
Strong Republican House support follows the Senate vote, though some Democrats fear it gives Trump broad authority over allies.

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Senator Richard Blumenthal said the sanctions bill could pass the House as early as September.
Blumenthal met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and asked him to lobby House members.
The bill would let U.S. President Donald Trump impose 100% tariffs on Russian oil and gas, exempting European allies.
Strong Republican House support follows the Senate vote, though some Democrats fear it gives Trump broad authority over allies.