119-hr-8696In Committee
Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Sponsored by Lieu, Ted (Democrat-CA-36) · House · Introduced May 7, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would officially designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law. Such a designation would trigger automatic economic sanctions and restrict certain types of military and financial dealings with Russia.
International Affairs
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 7, 2026
In Committee
May 7, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
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Lieu, Ted
Independent · CA-36
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