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Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3979
Bill 118 hr 3979, also known as the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. This designation would have significant implications for US-Russia relations and could lead to the imposition of sanctions and other punitive measures against the Russian government.
The bill outlines various reasons for why Russia should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, including its support for terrorist organizations, its involvement in destabilizing activities in other countries, and its violation of international norms and agreements. The bill also calls for the US government to take action to counter Russian aggression and support for terrorism.
If passed, this bill would require the US government to formally designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and take steps to hold the Russian government accountable for its actions. This could include imposing sanctions, restricting diplomatic relations, and taking other measures to pressure Russia to change its behavior. Overall, the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for US foreign policy and relations with Russia. It reflects growing concerns about Russia's actions on the world stage and seeks to address them through targeted and strategic measures.
The bill outlines various reasons for why Russia should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, including its support for terrorist organizations, its involvement in destabilizing activities in other countries, and its violation of international norms and agreements. The bill also calls for the US government to take action to counter Russian aggression and support for terrorism.
If passed, this bill would require the US government to formally designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and take steps to hold the Russian government accountable for its actions. This could include imposing sanctions, restricting diplomatic relations, and taking other measures to pressure Russia to change its behavior. Overall, the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for US foreign policy and relations with Russia. It reflects growing concerns about Russia's actions on the world stage and seeks to address them through targeted and strategic measures.
Congressional Summary of HR 3979
Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
This bill designates Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. (A country with this designation is subject to certain restrictions, including a ban on receiving U.S. defense exports and limits on receiving U.S. foreign assistance.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 3979
Bill HR 3979 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3979 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3979's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3979
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3979
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3979
Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
To provide for the designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3979
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