Yesterday in the Oval Office, President Trump issued a clear ultimatum to Vladimir Putin: come to the table within 50 days—or face crushing tariffs.
But tariffs aren’t our only leverage. Tomorrow morning, I’m leading a new National Security Taskforce effort to arm the Trump Administration with a full arsenal of strategic sanctions to strengthen the president’s hand at the negotiating table and cripple the Russian war machine.
We’re calling for immediate congressional action to deliver tough, targeted sanctions that give the Trump Administration maximum leverage to force Putin to the table.
Our plan calls for:
✅ Freezing Russian government assets and cutting off global transactions
✅ Sanctioning foreign enablers backing Putin’s war machine
✅ Cracking down on Russia’s shadow oil fleet
✅ Expanding U.S. authority to target Russian banks
Bottom Line: Congress has a duty to lead with strength and give our President the tools to deliver a ceasefire. This sanctions push is about advancing American leadership, restoring global stability, and keeping Iowa safe in an increasingly dangerous world.