What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 6871.
Prohibiting Recognition of Taliban Regime and Designating Afghanistan as Terror Sponsor.
This bill mandates that the US government must never recognize the Taliban as the official government of Afghanistan, viewing their takeover as illegitimate. It strictly prohibits federal agencies from using funds or taking actions that imply recognition of the regime. Crucially, it requires the formal designation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Key points
Federal agencies are strictly prohibited from recognizing the Taliban's claim of sovereignty over Afghanistan.
Mandatory designation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST).
Mandatory designation of the Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Restricts the use of funds from the State Department, USAID, and Defense Department for policies that would grant diplomatic recognition.
Status:
Introduced
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