Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Introduced
Summary
Designates the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism for certain U.S. laws. The bill would unlock specific sanctions and export-control authorities while explicitly protecting Ukrainian agricultural exports and humanitarian assistance.
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- Ukrainian civilians and food exports: The bill would make clear that the designation does not block exports of agricultural products from Ukraine or delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- Victims of terrorism and judgments: It would prevent courts from attaching or executing against blocked or frozen Russian state assets to satisfy civil judgments tied to the designation.
- Executive branch and sanctions tools: The bill would enable authorities under the Export Control Reform Act, the Foreign Assistance Act, and the Arms Export Control Act and keep the President and Treasury able to manage, transfer, or use designated assets to advance U.S. foreign policy and support Ukraine. The designation would end when U.S. officials determine negotiations to end the conflict have begun or after five years, whichever comes first.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Designating Russia as terrorist sponsor
If enacted, this bill would designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism starting on the date it becomes law. The designation would apply for purposes of major U.S. laws that trigger export controls and sanctions. It would end either when the Secretary of State finds Russia and Ukraine have begun negotiations to end the conflict or five years after enactment, whichever comes first. The bill also says it could not be used to sanction people exporting Ukrainian agricultural goods or providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Executive control over frozen Russian assets
If enacted, this bill would make frozen or blocked Russian government assets subject to the President and Treasury for administration, licensing, transfer, or other disposition. It would allow those officials to use such assets to further U.S. foreign-policy goals, including support for Ukraine and implementation of the REPO for Ukrainians Act. The bill would also bar courts from seizing those blocked assets to satisfy judgments tied to the new terrorism designation. It would say victims could still seek compensation from other legal sources.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Cohen
TN • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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