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Preventing Terrorist State Recognition Act: Sanctions Against Taliban

This act aims to prevent the United States from recognizing the Taliban government in Afghanistan. It introduces economic sanctions and restrictions on humanitarian aid to protect citizens and prevent support for terrorism. Citizens may experience indirect effects through changes in US foreign and trade policy.
Key points
The U.S. will not recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan and continues to support the democratically elected government.
Financial and trade sanctions will be imposed on the Taliban and their supporters, potentially affecting international transactions.
Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan will be strictly controlled to ensure it does not reach terrorist organizations.
The act requires reporting on the Taliban's relations with other countries and on the use of forced labor in resource extraction.
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Print number: 117_S_2745
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2745.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. will not recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan and continues to support the democratically elected government.
  • Financial and trade sanctions will be imposed on the Taliban and their supporters, potentially affecting international transactions.
  • Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan will be strictly controlled to ensure it does not reach terrorist organizations.
  • The act requires reporting on the Taliban's relations with other countries and on the use of forced labor in resource extraction.
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 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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