Countering Russian Terrorism Act

Bill: 117-hr-6992
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2022-03-08
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

Russia

Terrorism
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>Countering Russian Terrorism Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of State to designate Russia as a country where the government has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism. (Generally, such a designation imposes various penalties, such as limiting the country's eligibility for U.S. foreign assistance and arms exports.)</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Russian Terrorism Act . 2. Designation as state sponsor of terrorism Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate Russia as a country the government of which has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (1) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A) ); (2) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 ); (3) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 ); and (4) any other applicable provision of law. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the President should immediately break off all diplomatic ties with the Russian Federation.