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Act to Prevent Recognition of Taliban Government in Afghanistan

This act aims to prevent the U.S. government from officially recognizing the Taliban government in Afghanistan. This means the United States will not establish normal diplomatic relations with this government or provide it with funds, impacting U.S. foreign policy.
Key points
The U.S. government will not officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
The act prohibits providing funds to the Taliban, directly or indirectly.
The U.S. will work internationally to prevent other organizations from recognizing the Taliban government.
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Print number: 117_HR_5272
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Process start date: 2021-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Taliban Recognition Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5272.

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 2021-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will not officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
  • The act prohibits providing funds to the Taliban, directly or indirectly.
  • The U.S. will work internationally to prevent other organizations from recognizing the Taliban government.
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. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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