[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1133]
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  SA 4429. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill S. 1383, to establish the Veterans Advisory 
Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; which was ordered to 
lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. CONDEMNING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S RECENT 
                   DECISION TO EASE SANCTIONS ON THE RUSSIAN 
                   FEDERATION.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) On February 28, 2026, the United States launched 
     strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
       (2) In retaliation, Iran has attacked United States assets 
     and facilities and civilian infrastructure in 12 countries in 
     the region.
       (3) Reporting has indicated that the Russian Federation is 
     helping Iran target United States personnel and assets across 
     the region.
       (4) As of March 16, 2026, 13 members of the United States 
     Armed Forces have been killed as a result of Iranian attacks.
       (5) On March 5, 2026, the Trump administration eased 
     sanctions on Russia by authorizing transactions related to 
     the purchase of Russian oil by India, the second-largest 
     importer of Russian oil, for 30 days.
       (6) In issuing that license during a spike in oil prices, 
     the Trump administration is helping Russia and its oil-
     trading intermediaries benefit financially while Russia 
     targets our servicemembers.
       (7) Easing sanctions on the Russian Federation will enable 
     it to further finance its war effort against Ukraine.
       (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     Congress condemns easing sanctions on the Russian Federation 
     as it is continuing its brutal war against Ukraine and 
     helping Iran target United States personnel and assets across 
     the region.
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