Text of Senate Amendment 4429

Text of Senate Amendment 4429

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] 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. ______