Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers

September 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the House of Representatives voted on The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act . Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation that would hand expanded tariff powers to President Trump. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement: “This bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. While purporting to be a bill to sanction Russia, this bill is so broad that it passes tariff authority into law that could hit the majority of our trading partners. I refuse to give expanded tariff authority to a president that routinely wages reckless trade wars with our closest allies. “The U.S. must implement enforceable sanctions against Russia to bring an end to their illegal and devasting war against Ukraine. This bill fails to mandate those penalties for Russia’s aggression. Instead, this legislation only directs the president to put sanctions on Russia if he chooses. I want sanctions on Russia, period, and President Trump already has the power to do so without this bill. “For a president who says he supports Ukraine, he has inexplicably delayed release the $400 million dollars that Congress appropriated last spring to support Ukraine.  President Trump must immediately release these funds that are so desperately needed to defend Ukraine from Russia’s aggression.” Issues : Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs