What does Preamble of Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act do?

This bill aims to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act".

What does FINDINGS. of Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act do?

This section outlines findings regarding the actions of the Russian Federation and its support for acts of international terrorism. It identifies Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria as designated state sponsors of terrorism. The text details actions by the Russian Federation, including its involvement in the Second Chechen War and its actions against Ukrainian civilians since 2014. It highlights the Russian Federation's alleged kidnapping and displacement of Ukrainian children. The findings also address the role of the Wagner Group and its mercenary networks in spreading terror globally and engaging in serious criminal activities. The text references calls from Ukraine and the European Parliament to recognize the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. It concludes that the United States has tools available to hold the Russian Federation accountable, including potential designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

What does DESIGNATION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AS A STATE SPONSOR OF of Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act do?

This section designates the Russian Federation as a country supporting terrorism for purposes of specified laws. This designation applies to sections 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act. Transactions involving the export of agricultural products from Ukraine or the provision of humanitarian assistance in Ukraine are exempt from sanctions under this Act. This section is set to terminate earlier of two dates: when the Secretary of State determines negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine have begun, or 5 years after the Act's enactment.

What does OTHER PROVISIONS. of Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act do?

This section establishes that blocked or frozen assets of the Russian Federation, or its agencies, are not subject to attachment, execution, or other judicial process to satisfy judgments related to its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The assets remain under the authority of the President, Secretary of the Treasury, and other executive branch officials to be administered or disposed of to support U.S. foreign policy interests, including support for Ukraine and the REPO for Ukrainians Act. This section clarifies that it does not limit the rights of terrorism victims to seek compensation from other legal avenues.

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Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Ted Lieu (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill formally designates the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism under specific U.S. laws, triggering related sanctions.
The bill exempts transactions involving Ukrainian agricultural exports and humanitarian aid in Ukraine from sanctions resulting from this designation.
Frozen Russian assets in the U.S. will remain under executive branch control to support U.S. foreign policy, including aid to Ukraine, while not preventing victims of terrorism from pursuing other legal avenues for compensation.

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