10 February 2017 — Global Research
The Russia Review Act: Senate Aims to Block Trump From Lifting Sanctions on Russia
By Stephen Lendman, February 10 2017
Called the “Russia Review Act,” it establishes a review process, giving congressional members oversight over whether to maintain or lift sanctions, preventing unilateral Trump action. It requires the White House to submit a report, explaining why it seeks sanctions removal, a 120-day review period following, giving Congress final say on whether to maintain or ease sanctions in question.