Signed into law · Sunday, September 20, 2026
President signs Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran sanctions law
The File desk · Sep 20, 2026, 10:14 AM UTC
Status
Confirmed (White House signing notice, Sept. 18, 2026)
President Trump signed Legal instrument A new statute that expands Russia-related sanctions, tariffs, and investment and energy limits, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act sunset from 2026 to 2031. It also lets early-childhood educators claim the teacher expense deduction. Legal instrument A new statute that expands Russia-related sanctions, tariffs, and investment and energy limits, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act sunset from 2026 to 2031. It also lets early-childhood educators claim the teacher expense deduction. Legal instrument A 1996 law that authorizes U.S. sanctions on Iran. The enrolled text of H.R. 5334, signed Sept. 18, 2026, extends its sunset from 2026 to 2031.H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Iran Sanctions Act of 1996
President Trump signed Legal instrument A new statute that expands Russia-related sanctions, tariffs, and investment and energy limits, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act sunset from 2026 to 2031. It also lets early-childhood educators claim the teacher expense deduction.H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
The law is the Legal instrument A new statute that expands Russia-related sanctions, tariffs, and investment and energy limits, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act sunset from 2026 to 2031. It also lets early-childhood educators claim the teacher expense deduction.H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
The White House says it authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
The enrolled text extends the Legal instrument A 1996 law that authorizes U.S. sanctions on Iran. The enrolled text of H.R. 5334, signed Sept. 18, 2026, extends its sunset from 2026 to 2031.Iran Sanctions Act of 1996
Division B also lets early-childhood educators use the educator expense deduction.
What is still unknown or disputed
- How and when specific tariff authorities will be used; waiver practice.
Primary sources
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Source 1
Congressional Bill H.R. 5334 Signed into Law
The White House · September 18, 2026
, the “Legal instrument
H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
A new statute that expands Russia-related sanctions, tariffs, and investment and energy limits, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act sunset from 2026 to 2031. It also lets early-childhood educators claim the teacher expense deduction.
,” which authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.Legal instrument
H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
A new statute that expands Russia-related sanctions, tariffs, and investment and energy limits, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act sunset from 2026 to 2031. It also lets early-childhood educators claim the teacher expense deduction.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/congressional-bill-h-r-5334-signed-into-law/
Source 2
H.R. 5334 Enrolled
Congress.gov · 2026
Section 13(b) of the
… is amended by striking “2026” and inserting “2031”.Legal instrument
Iran Sanctions Act of 1996
A 1996 law that authorizes U.S. sanctions on Iran. The enrolled text of H.R. 5334, signed Sept. 18, 2026, extends its sunset from 2026 to 2031.
https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5334/BILLS-119hr5334enr.pdf