22 US Lawmakers Demand Trump Immediately Enforce Graham Act Russia Sanctions

Twenty-two US Congress members from both the Democratic and Republican parties have sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding the full and immediate implementation of sanctions against Russia mandated by Senator Lindsey Graham's legislation.

Bipartisan Pressure

The initiative was led by House Foreign Affairs Committee member Jim Costa, together with Ukraine Caucus co-chairs Mike Quigley, Marcy Kaptur, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Joe Wilson. The lawmakers stressed that the first mandatory deadline for the Graham Act sanctions to take effect had already passed without enforcement. They argued that continued inaction undermines both US credibility and Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression.

Graham Act Sanctions

Senator Lindsey Graham's legislation, passed by Congress, mandates sweeping economic sanctions against Russia including measures targeting Russian energy exports and the financial sector. The Act includes mandatory triggers that require the executive branch to impose specific sanctions within defined timeframes. Critics have accused the Trump administration of deliberately delaying implementation despite statutory requirements.