Sanctions (Executive Session)
The Senate debated the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a bill that would impose new sanctions and taxes on Russia’s banks, energy companies, and countries that buy Russian oil, including China. Senator Shaheen spoke in support, saying the measure aims to cut off the money Russia uses to fund its war in Ukraine, and noted Senator Schumer also backs the bill, with support from Senators Britt, Wicker, and Blumenthal.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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