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Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

USA119th CongressS-2978| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism, contingent upon specific conditions related to Ukrainian children. Within 60 days of the act's effective date, the Secretary of State must certify to Congress whether Ukrainian children kidnapped, deported, or forcibly removed since February 2022 have been reunited with their families in a secure environment and are undergoing full reintegration into Ukrainian society. Should the Secretary be unable to provide this certification, the Russian Federation must be immediately designated as a state sponsor of terrorism under relevant U.S. laws. The legislation's findings detail Russia's alleged aggression in Ukraine, including the kidnapping and "Russification" of thousands of Ukrainian children, which are characterized as acts of international terrorism . These actions involve violent acts intended to intimidate a civilian population and affect government conduct through kidnapping. The designation could be rescinded if the Secretary certifies that Russia has not supported international terrorism for three months, has provided assurances against future support, and that all kidnapped children have been returned and are being reintegrated into Ukrainian society.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4625
Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Oct 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5797
Introduced in House
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4625
    Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act


  • October 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5797
    Introduced in House


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-2805: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
  • HR 119-5797: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

USA119th CongressS-2978| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
This bill aims to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism, contingent upon specific conditions related to Ukrainian children. Within 60 days of the act's effective date, the Secretary of State must certify to Congress whether Ukrainian children kidnapped, deported, or forcibly removed since February 2022 have been reunited with their families in a secure environment and are undergoing full reintegration into Ukrainian society. Should the Secretary be unable to provide this certification, the Russian Federation must be immediately designated as a state sponsor of terrorism under relevant U.S. laws. The legislation's findings detail Russia's alleged aggression in Ukraine, including the kidnapping and "Russification" of thousands of Ukrainian children, which are characterized as acts of international terrorism . These actions involve violent acts intended to intimidate a civilian population and affect government conduct through kidnapping. The designation could be rescinded if the Secretary certifies that Russia has not supported international terrorism for three months, has provided assurances against future support, and that all kidnapped children have been returned and are being reintegrated into Ukrainian society.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4625
Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Oct 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5797
Introduced in House
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4625
    Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act


  • October 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5797
    Introduced in House


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-2805: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
  • HR 119-5797: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted