In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill would officially label Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, activating existing U.S. laws that allow sanctions, export controls, and limits on foreign aid. It targets the Russian government and its support networks while explicitly protecting humanitarian assistance and agricultural exports to Ukraine. The designation is intended to increase diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia for its actions in Ukraine and elsewhere.
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