# 119-hr-5797: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

119-hr-5797, Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5797
- Congress: 119
- Title: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would create a trigger to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism** based on findings about its aggression in Ukraine and the reported kidnapping, deportation, and displacement of Ukrainian children. - Families and children: Requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress within 60 days on whether Ukrainian children abducted or forcibly removed since February 2022 have been reunited with families or are being fully reintegrated. The bill's findings cite at least 19,546 children deported or displaced and at least 648 killed. - Sanctions and authorities: If the Secretary cannot certify those conditions, the bill would designate Russia under four specified legal authorities and enable the sanctions and measures tied to state‑sponsor status. - Rescission and conditions: The designation could be rescinded 45 days after the Secretary certifies that Russia has not supported international terrorism for the prior three months, has provided assurances it will not, and that all kidnapped children have been reunited and reintegration is underway.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] (R-OH), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Possible terror-sponsor label for Russia: mixed, high. If enacted, this would take effect 1 day after enactment. Within 60 days, the Secretary of State would have to report if children taken from Ukraine since February 2022 are reunited and reintegrating. If the Secretary cannot certify both points, the Secretary would immediately label Russia a state…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-5797 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5797)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5797 (as of 2026-09-21).