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119-hr-4119119th Congress

Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act

Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Introduced

Summary

Pathway to U.S. sanctions on the Polisario Front. This bill would create a framework for U.S. officials to assess and potentially impose terrorism and human-rights related sanctions while requiring a public report on the group's foreign ties and operations.

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  • U.S. foreign policy and sanctions agencies: Would require the Secretary of State and the Treasury to determine within 90 days whether the Polisario Front meets criteria for Foreign Terrorist Organization designation, Global Magnitsky sanctions, and Executive Order 13224 sanctions.
  • Congress and policymakers: Would require a report within 180 days detailing Polisario leadership, military operations, foreign sponsorship, ties to Iran and Russia, relationships with Hezbollah, the IRGC, and the PKK, and whether it has intentionally attacked civilians.
  • Polisario Front and Morocco: Would let the President waive designations if the Polisario Front is engaging in good faith negotiations to implement Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan, creating a diplomatic pathway tied to that specific proposal.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Possible U.S. sanctions on Polisario Front

This bill would push the U.S. to consider sanctions on the Polisario Front. Within 90 days, the Secretary of State would say if Polisario meets the test to be named a foreign terrorist organization. Within 90 days, the Treasury Secretary would decide if Polisario meets criteria for sanctions under Executive Order 13224. Within 180 days, the State Department would report to Congress on Polisario's leaders and military actions. It would also describe foreign support and ties to Iran, Russia, Hezbollah, the IRGC, and the PKK. The President could waive the sanctions if he finds Polisario is negotiating in good faith. The waiver would require progress toward implementing Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara. Decisions must be unclassified but may include a classified annex.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

SC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/24/2025

  • Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2026

  • Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2026

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/9/2026

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2026

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/6/2026

  • Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

  • Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2026

  • Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

  • Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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