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Jul 25, 2025 | Blog Posts

✅ Targeted Sanctions

President Trump just put Putin on the clock. But it’s become increasingly clear that Russia would rather continue its bombing campaign than come to the table. 

Zoom in: In response to President Trump authorizing defensive weapons, Russia is escalating attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, leaving families without power and spiking energy costs in Europe.

As a combat veteran and former intelligence officer, I’ve seen firsthand that when done right, sanctions are effective. That’s why I’m leading an effort to impose a new set of targeted sanctions that advanced to the House floor this week by a bipartisan vote of 53-1.

Watch my remarks in front of the Financial Services Committee above and check out the bottom line below. ⬇️

Bottom Line: Peace Through Strength isn’t just a slogan — it’s the strategy. I will continue working in Congress to give President Trump the tools he needs to bring Putin to the table and bring this war to an end.