Senate Leaders Work to End Impasse on Russia Trade Legislation
- Republican Paul says human rights language too broad
- Changing bill to address objection would require House action
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
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Legislation to revoke Russia’s regular trade status with the U.S. remains stalled because of Senator Rand Paul’s objections to a provision strengthening sanctions for human rights abuses as Democrats scramble to reach a deal with the Kentucky Republican.
Paul’s objections have blocked Senate leaders from using a fast-track process for the bill, which has already passed the House. Paul is seeking to change language that would sanction Russian officials who commit human rights abuses so that it specifies which types of transgressions would trigger action.