House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Sunday there is a “big appetite” to apply additional sanctions on Russia, saying these are “far overdue.”

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) suggested Wednesday he is getting closer to bringing a Russia sanctions bill to the floor for consideration. The legislation would likely have a sizable effect on Moscow’s economy, as it would allow the United States to impose a 500% tariff on countries such as China and India that purchase Russian energy.