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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

, the , on Friday. The White House says the law authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran. The enrolled text extends the sunset from 2026 to 2031. Division B also lets early-childhood educators use the educator expense deduction.

President Trump signed

on Friday.

The law is the

.

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

sunset from 2026 to 2031.

Division B also lets early-childhood educators use the educator expense deduction.

What is still unknown or disputed

Primary sources

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  1. Source 1

    Congressional Bill H.R. 5334 Signed into Law

    The White House · September 18, 2026

    , the “,” which authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/congressional-bill-h-r-5334-signed-into-law/

  2. Source 2

    H.R. 5334 Enrolled

    Congress.gov · 2026

    Section 13(b) of the … is amended by striking “2026” and inserting “2031”.

    https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5334/BILLS-119hr5334enr.pdf