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PUPPETS Act: Combating Unrecognized Governments and Supporting Countries

This act aims to weaken unrecognized governments in parts of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia by designating them as terrorist organizations. It also imposes sanctions on countries that support them, potentially impacting international relations and foreign aid. Citizens might experience indirect effects through changes in foreign and trade policy.
Key points
Unrecognized governments in Donetsk, Luhansk, Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia are designated as terrorist organizations.
U.S. armed forces, vessels, and aircraft are prohibited from recognizing the sovereignty of these entities.
Countries supporting these entities may lose U.S. foreign aid and be designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
The act's provisions terminate on December 31, 2023.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6897
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2022-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PUPPETS Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6897.

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 2022-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unrecognized governments in Donetsk, Luhansk, Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia are designated as terrorist organizations.
  • U.S. armed forces, vessels, and aircraft are prohibited from recognizing the sovereignty of these entities.
  • Countries supporting these entities may lose U.S. foreign aid and be designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
  • The act's provisions terminate on December 31, 2023.
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. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Courts and Law Economy