Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Reps. Fitzpatrick and Keating Introduce Bill to Label Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal.
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While both Republicans and Democrats support the idea, the State Department often blocks these bills to keep control over sensitive foreign negotiations.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
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Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
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