Russia would have to be labeled a state sponsor of terrorism unless the Secretary of State confirms key conditions about Ukrainian children taken from Ukraine. The label could later be removed only after terrorism-related conditions and child reunification conditions are met.
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Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 5797: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Ukrainian children taken from Ukraine during the war, their families or guardians, and the governments handling their return. It also affects Russia, the U.S. State Department, Congress, and any businesses or foreign partners touched by sanctions linked to a state sponsor of terrorism label.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it links one of the strongest U.S. legal labels to the return of Ukrainian children taken during the war. A state sponsor of terrorism label can trigger serious limits on aid, arms sales, finance, and diplomacy. The bill could raise pressure on Russia, but it could also make talks with Russia harder. It also gives Congress a clear role in checking the Secretary of State's decisions.
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Officially: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Russia would have to be labeled a state sponsor of terrorism unless the Secretary of State confirms key conditions about Ukrainian children taken from Ukraine. The label could later be removed only after terrorism-related conditions and child reunification conditions are met.
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Introduced
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (10/21/2025)
House Floor Vote
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