"We don't think that frankly the steps that have been taken are enough of a deterrent," Rep. Adam Schiff said. | AP Photo Rep. Schiff: Congress will push for Russia sanctions if Trump undoes Obama's action

California Rep. Adam Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that there will be a stronger push for sanctions against Russia if Donald Trump moves to undo them.

"The direction is going to be even more vigorous, I'm convinced, in favor of stronger sanctions against Russia," he said. "You're going to see Democrats and Republicans like McCain and Graham and others come together with a strong sanction package."


Speaking on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," Schiff said not enough has been done to Russia following their hacking of the U.S. presidential election, adding that there is "bipartisan support in Congress for stronger sanctions against Russia."

President Barack Obama last week imposed sanctions and expelled 35 Russian diplomats in response to Russia’s hacking of the U.S. elections. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, stated he wouldn’t retaliate yet.

On Sunday, incoming Press Secretary Sean Spicer questioned Obama’s response against Russia.

“I think one of the questions that we have is why the magnitude of this? I mean you look at 35 people being expelled, two sites being closed down, the question is, is that response in proportion to the actions taken? Maybe it was; maybe it wasn't but you have to think about that,” Spicer said on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”

Schiff said that if the Trump Administration was smart, they would view Obama's sanctions as reprisals that "didn't really throw off relations with Russia," but added that Congress won't see it that way.

"Frankly though, in Congress we don't share that view. We think that more has to be done," Schiff said. "We don't think that frankly the steps that have been taken are enough of a deterrent. You’re going to see bipartisan support in Congress for stronger sanctions against Russia.”