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Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism: New Sanctions and Isolation

This bill aims to officially designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. This would impose additional economic and diplomatic sanctions, potentially affecting international relations and trade, though the direct impact on the daily lives of U.S. citizens is limited. The goal is to weaken Russia's ability to wage war and support terrorist groups.
Key points
Russia will be officially designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, leading to new sanctions.
These sanctions aim to limit Russia's ability to conduct warfare and support terrorism.
The bill will not affect the export of agricultural products from Ukraine or humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3979
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2023-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3979.

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 2023-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Russia will be officially designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, leading to new sanctions.
  • These sanctions aim to limit Russia's ability to conduct warfare and support terrorism.
  • The bill will not affect the export of agricultural products from Ukraine or humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
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. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

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 2025-12-25.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Economy