Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Sep 16, 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 The designation could be rescinded after 45 days if Russia ceases supporting international terrorism, provides future non-support assurances, and all affected children are reunited and reintegrated. The bill affects U.S. foreign policy and national security tools by potentially triggering sanctions and restrictions tied to state…
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