Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Sanction Russia and Iran and to Lower Costs Imposed by Left-Wing Climate Mandates

September 17, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and two joint resolutions challenging left-wing environmental regulations that have unnecessarily driven up costs. On the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: “America’s foreign policy must put the safety, security, and prosperity of the American people first,” said Congressman Fitzgerald . “Russia and Iran are hostile regimes that threaten our national interests and continue to undermine stability around the world. This legislation gives the United States greater leverage to hold these regimes and those who support them accountable. Stronger sanctions give us greater leverage to force Russia to the negotiating table and pursue a lasting peace in Ukraine. These sanctions also strengthen our ability to confront the Iranian regime and protect American interests from its terrorist activities and nuclear ambitions.” Background: This bill imposes broad sanctions and economic restrictions on Russia in response to its war against Ukraine. It targets Russian government officials, financial institutions, state-owned entities, energy projects, defense suppliers, sanctions evaders, and vessels used to transport Russian energy products. The bill also authorizes tariffs of up to 500 percent on Russian imports and up to 100 percent on goods from certain countries that continue purchasing significant amounts of Russian oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion. It extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031. On H.J. Res 213: “Green New Deal activists should not be allowed to use the federal government to impose costly environmental mandates that drive up prices for American workers, businesses, and consumers,” said Congressman Fitzgerald . “These burdensome regulations do nothing to make Americans safer or more prosperous, and they threaten jobs and economic growth. I’m proud to support this resolution to roll back these costly mandates and put American economic interests first.” Background: This resolution overturns a Biden-Harris Administration waiver that allows California to impose costly and burdensome mandates on ferries, tugboats, work boats, and commercial fishing boats. These requirements would cost maritime operators and consumers more than $2.5 billion and would not result in a meaningful reduction in emissions. On H.J. Res. 210: “The United States cannot sacrifice our energy security in pursuit of radical climate policies,” said Congressman Fitzgerald . “These costly regulations threaten our energy supply, drive up prices for hardworking Americans, and put critical fuel supplies for our military at risk. I’m proud to support this resolution to overturn another reckless Biden-Harris Administration waiver.” Background: This resolution overturns a Biden-Harris Administration waiver covering ocean-going oil tankers docked in California waters. These rules disrupt oil imports and are contributing to refinery closures, including refineries supplying critical jet fuel for military use. ###