Designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act (Senate)
Bill Summary
Requires the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, triggering sweeping restrictions on U.S. assistance, arms sales, and financial transactions with Russia. Would be the most powerful diplomatic tool available to isolate Russia internationally.
Why It Matters
Designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism would place it alongside Iran and North Korea, triggering automatic sweeping sanctions and making it legally impossible for the U.S. to provide any assistance to Russia.
Legislative Progress
Last Action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
October 30, 2025● Live
Bill Details
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Foreign Relations
Cosponsors
3LIVE
Introduced
2025-09-25
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Designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism would place it alongside Iran and North Korea, triggering automatic sweeping sanctions and making it legally impossible for the U.S. to provide any assistance to Russia.
More Details →Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], a constituent from [YOUR CITY/ZIP]. I'm calling to urge Senator [SENATOR'S NAME] to cosponsor S. 2978, which would designate Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Russia has bombed hospitals, deported children, and executed prisoners of war on video. These are acts of terrorism. This designation would place Russia alongside Iran and North Korea and trigger sweeping sanctions. Will Senator [SENATOR'S NAME] cosponsor S. 2978? Thank you.
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