[U.S. Lawmakers Propose Including Russia Sanctions Bill in Government Funding Legislation] According to a report by Jinse Finance citing foreign media, two U.S. lawmakers advocating for strict sanctions against Russia stated on Saturday that they would urge their colleagues this week to bundle a stringent sanctions bill targeting Russia with must-pass legislation to ensure the federal government’s operations. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick have been pushing for months for legislation that would impose sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine. This includes secondary sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil. However, due to former President Trump’s cautious stance on sanctioning Russia and his preference for imposing tariffs on goods from India, congressional leaders in both the Senate and the House have yet to bring the bill to a vote. The must-pass government funding legislation, known as the "Continuing Resolution" (CR), provides a pathway for the proposal to advance.