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GOP congressman Michael McCall will rename the Russia sanctions bill in Graham's honor and move it this week

Reported on Up First (NPR) · Up First (NPR) · Jul 13, 2026

he said he's determined along with other members to rename the bill in Graham's honor and start moving it this week

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Russia sanctions bill is renamed in Graham's honor and brought to a vote in the week of July 14, 2026

Target: Jul 21, 2026Dispute this

Resolution

Marked incorrect on Aug 14, 2026.

The claim required the House bill to be renamed and moved to a vote in the week of July 14, 2026 as stated by Rep. McCaul. The evidence shows the Senate bill was renamed and advanced only on July 28, 2026, more than a week after the resolution deadline of July 21, 2026, missing the specified timeframe. · "Senators voted overwhelmingly Tuesday night to advance a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had long sought to move forward before his unexpected death." — https:/

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