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Calling on the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

12/30/2022, 12:18 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1113

Bill 117 H.Res. 1113, titled "Calling on the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls on the Secretary of State to officially designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The resolution highlights various actions taken by the Russian government that are deemed to support and sponsor terrorism. These actions include Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, its support for separatist groups in Eastern Ukraine, and its alleged involvement in the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of holding state sponsors of terrorism accountable for their actions and calls on the international community to take action against Russia for its alleged support of terrorism. If passed, this resolution would put pressure on the US government to officially designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, which could have significant diplomatic and economic implications for the relationship between the US and Russia.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1113

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives

  • views the actions of the Russian government, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, as acts of terrorism; and
  • calls on the Department of State to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1113

Bill HRES 1113 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2022. Bill HRES 1113 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2022.  Bill HRES 1113's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 12, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1113

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1113

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Europe
- Military operations and strategy
- Russia
- Terrorism
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1113

Calling on the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Calling on the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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