Designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under United States law.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act?
The bill H.R. 8696 has been in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs since May 6, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die at this stage. This pattern of inaction is the standard way that most legislation ends in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act (H.R. 8696 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3979 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3979 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.