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PUPPETS Act: Combating Unrecognized Governments and Their Supporters.

This act aims to weaken entities claiming to be governments in certain regions of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia that are not recognized by the U.S. Citizens might feel indirect effects if their country supports these entities, as the U.S. could halt foreign aid or designate such a country as a state sponsor of terrorism. The act is set to expire at the end of 2023.
Key points
Unrecognized governments in Donetsk, Luhansk, Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia are designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
The U.S. will not recognize the sovereignty of these entities over territories claimed by Ukraine, Moldova, or Georgia, meaning no flights or vessel movements implying such recognition.
Countries supporting these unrecognized governments may lose U.S. foreign assistance and be designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
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Print number: 117_S_3739
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
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_S_3739.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 foreign terrorist organizations.
  • The U.S. will not recognize the sovereignty of these entities over territories claimed by Ukraine, Moldova, or Georgia, meaning no flights or vessel movements implying such recognition.
  • Countries supporting these unrecognized governments may lose U.S. foreign assistance and be designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
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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