Sen. Bob Corker Robert (Bob) Phillips CorkerHas Congress captured Russia policy? Tennessee primary battle turns nasty for Republicans Cheney clashes with Trump MORE (R-Tenn.), the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reportedly said on Monday that Congress still has "a lot of work to do" on sanctions legislation targeting Russia.

"We still have a little work to do," Corker said, as reported by Reuters. "It's not quite done, but it feels like it's moving to a good place."

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Corker called a previous statement that a deal had been reached between both parties "somewhat premature," the news outlet said.

The push for a bill on Russia sanctions comes as special counsel Robert Mueller conducts the investigation into Russia's election meddling and any potential ties between President Trump's campaign staff members and the Kremlin.