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Act to Designate Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

This bill requires the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism if it cannot be certified that kidnapped Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families. The designation is mandated pursuant to specific defense and foreign assistance laws, including the Arms Export Control Act.
Key points
Legal basis for designation: The bill mandates designating Russia as a terrorism sponsor under the National Defense Authorization Act, the Arms Export Control Act, and the Foreign Assistance Act.
Certification requirement: The Secretary of State must make this designation unless they certify within 60 days that kidnapped Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families and their reintegration is underway.
Terrorism definition: Congress finds that Russia's aggression involves the kidnapping and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children, actions linked to the definition of international terrorism.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5797
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-10-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Designating the Russian Federation as 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 119_HR_5797.

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 2025-10-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Legal basis for designation: The bill mandates designating Russia as a terrorism sponsor under the National Defense Authorization Act, the Arms Export Control Act, and the Foreign Assistance Act.
  • Certification requirement: The Secretary of State must make this designation unless they certify within 60 days that kidnapped Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families and their reintegration is underway.
  • Terrorism definition: Congress finds that Russia's aggression involves the kidnapping and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children, actions linked to the definition of international terrorism.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

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 2025-12-31.

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 International Affairs