Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 11
- Latest action
- Oct 21, 2025
What it does
The bill would require the Secretary of State to certify within 60 days of enactment whether Ukrainian children kidnapped or deported by Russia since February 2022 have been reunited with their families and are undergoing reintegration in Ukraine; if not, the Secretary must immediately designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under existing federal laws. The designation could be rescinded after 45 days if Russia ceases supporting international terrorism, all affected children are reunited with families, and reintegration is underway. The bill targets the Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine, particularly the forced transfer and indoctrination of children, as grounds for terrorism…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.