This bill would require the Secretary of State to officially designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under existing U.S. law. The designation would take effect upon the bill's enactment and would subject Russia to the legal consequences and sanctions already associated with that designation, which currently applies to Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria. The bill's extensive findings section cites Russia's military actions in Ukraine, alleged poisonings of political opponents, support for the Wagner Group and other armed groups, and cooperation with other designated terrorist states as justification for the designation. The bill includes exceptions allowing limited exports of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Russia through a special two-year licensing system, and permits continued humanitarian support to nongovernmental organizations operating in Ukraine. The President could remove the designation only after certifying to Congress that Russia has stopped supporting international terrorism and that removal serves U.S. national security interests, with a 30-day delay before removal takes effect.
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