In addition to imposing new sanctions on the three countries, the bill also grants Congress the power to block U.S. President Donald Trump from lifting sanctions on Russia. This came despite that Trump administration officials had called on lawmakers to grant "flexibility" to the White House in dealing with Russia.

According to the bill, Congress will have power to veto any decision made by the president that would "significantly alter" U.S. foreign policy in connection with Russia.

"This strong oversight is necessary. It is appropriate. After all, it is Congress that the Constitution empowers to regulate commerce with foreign nations," Royce said, according to news website The Hill.

The White House on Sunday signaled that Trump would accept the new legislation despite initial opposition.

"We support where the legislation is now, and will continue to work with the House and Senate to put those tough sanctions in place on Russia," said newly appointed White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Russian officials have repeatedly denied allegations of interfering in U.S. elections. The Kremlin has said that they viewed the U.S. sanctions bill "negatively."

"Extremely negatively," Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov was quoted by Sputnik news agency as saying when asked about the Kremlin's take on the draft bill on Monday.

The Kremlin also warned that fresh sanctions on Russia would adversely affect both sides, as well as interests of third countries.

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