Act to Designate Russian Federation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
This bill mandates the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) if specific conditions are not met within 60 days, including the return of all kidnapped Ukrainian children to their families. The SST designation triggers severe sanctions, impacting US foreign policy and international security. However, the act explicitly prevents victims of terrorism from seizing blocked Russian sovereign assets to satisfy court judgments.
Key points
Requires designating Russia as an SST unless all kidnapped Ukrainian children are reunited with families and attacks on civilians in Ukraine and Europe cease.
The designation activates significant economic sanctions and arms export controls, affecting US international relations.
The Act prohibits the use of blocked Russian sovereign assets to satisfy US court judgments for victims of terrorism resulting from this designation.
Rescission of the SST status requires Russia to cease supporting international terrorism and ensure the full reintegration of all kidnapped children.
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