Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-5334| House
| Updated: 8/10/2026
Jimmy Panetta
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (23)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill aims to expand the existing educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators . It specifically amends Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow these educators to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses, similar to elementary and secondary school teachers. The amendments modify the language to explicitly include "early childhood educator" alongside kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, covering education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 . This change ensures that educators working with younger children are eligible for the same tax benefits. The provisions of this act will apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 .
Amendments (6)
SAMDT 6711textAmendment SA 6711, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6711text
Amendment SA 6711, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6712text
Amendment SA 6712, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6710text
SAMDT 6713text
SAMDT 6717text
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
View VoteMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4538-4540)
Considered by Senate.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VotePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
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Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEuropeFederal officialsForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIncome tax deductionsLegislative rules and procedureMarine and inland water transportationMetalsNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasPreschool educationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesService industriesTariffsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsViolent crimeVisas and passports
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-5334| House
| Updated: 8/10/2026
This bill aims to expand the existing educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators . It specifically amends Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow these educators to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses, similar to elementary and secondary school teachers. The amendments modify the language to explicitly include "early childhood educator" alongside kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, covering education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 . This change ensures that educators working with younger children are eligible for the same tax benefits. The provisions of this act will apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 .
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)
View VoteMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4538-4540)
Considered by Senate.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VotePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jimmy Panetta
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (23)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee
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Amendments (6)
SAMDT 6711textAmendment SA 6711, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6711text
Amendment SA 6711, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6712text
Amendment SA 6712, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6710text
SAMDT 6713text
SAMDT 6717text
Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEuropeFederal officialsForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIncome tax deductionsLegislative rules and procedureMarine and inland water transportationMetalsNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasPreschool educationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesService industriesTariffsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTrade restrictionsUkraineU.S. and foreign investmentsViolent crimeVisas and passports