Officially label the Russian Federation 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 Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act?
As of October 29, 2025, the bill S. 2978 sits on the Senate legislative calendar after being approved by the Foreign Relations Committee. The full Senate must now vote on the measure, but the binding constraint is that Senate leadership controls the floor schedule and has not scheduled a vote since October 29, 2025. While moving out of committee is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, the lack of action for 8 months shows that floor time remains difficult to secure.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act (S. 2978 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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 S. 4625 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4625 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Lindsey Graham (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.