What does Preamble of Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to impose sanctions on the Polisario Front. Sanctions would be applied if the Polisario Front cooperates with an organization affiliated with Iran and designated as a terrorist organization.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization” is defined as an Iranian entity designated as a foreign terrorist organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. “Iranian entity” is defined as an Iranian person or Hezbollah. “Polisario Front” is defined as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el-Hamra and Rio de Oro, founded on May 10, 1973, or any successor organization. “Relevant congressional committees” are defined as the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

What does ANNUAL REPORT. of Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates an annual report from the Secretary of State to relevant congressional committees. The report must detail cooperation between the Polisario Front and Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations. The report must determine if the Polisario Front provided or received specific types of support, including armed support, weapons, UAVs, targeting systems, and military intelligence. The reporting period for the first report is 10 years prior to the Act's enactment until the report's submission. Subsequent reporting periods cover the time between the submission of the previous report and the current report. The report's determination must be submitted in unclassified form.

What does SANCTIONS. of Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes sanctions to be imposed following a positive determination as described in section 3. The President must impose these sanctions within 30 days of submitting a report required under section 3, if a positive determination is made. Sanctions include designation as a foreign terrorist organization under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sanctions also include the imposition of measures applicable under Executive Order 13224.

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Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/11/2026 · Introduced: 3/11/2026

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the imposition of sanctions on the Polisario Front if it is found to be cooperating with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization.
The Secretary of State must annually report to Congress on any cooperation between the Polisario Front and Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations, detailing types of support provided or received.
If the Secretary of State determines that cooperation exists, the President must impose sanctions, including designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization.

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