US Congress Advances Bill to Ban Imports of Russian Oil

A bipartisan group of US Congress members advanced legislation that would ban the import of Russian oil into the United States. Sponsors argued the bill would cut a major source of revenue for Russia's war machine.

The bill includes provisions for secondary sanctions against countries or companies that continue to purchase Russian oil in defiance of international restrictions.

Industry groups warned the move could affect energy prices, while supporters argued the national security and foreign policy benefits outweigh economic concerns.