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House Calls for Designating Taliban as Terrorist Group, Freezing Assets

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses its view that the Afghan Taliban should be designated a foreign terrorist organization. It calls for freezing Afghan government assets in the U.S. and preventing other countries and international bodies from funding the Taliban. This aims to limit the Taliban's influence and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terror base.
Key points
Calls for officially designating the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.
Requests freezing all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States.
Urges the U.S. government to prevent other countries and international groups from funding the Taliban.
Declares the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan should be designated a coup d'état.
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Print number: 117_HRES_645
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2021-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_645.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for officially designating the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.
  • Requests freezing all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States.
  • Urges the U.S. government to prevent other countries and international groups from funding the Taliban.
  • Declares the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan should be designated a coup d'état.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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