Requires the Secretary of State to report on whether kidnapped Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families, and directs the Secretary to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism if that cannot be certified.

Official title: Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

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Introduced 15-SEP-2025

On the calendar 15-SEP-2025

Key points

Requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress within 60 days on whether kidnapped Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families or guardians in a secure environment and whether their reintegration into Ukrainian society is underway.
Requires the Secretary to immediately designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism if those actions cannot be certified, using existing authorities in three laws and any other relevant provision of law.
Allows the Secretary to rescind the designation 45 days after certifying that Russia has stopped supporting international terrorism, has given assurances against future support, and that all affected children have been reunited and reintegration is underway.

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Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Cosponsors · 3

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2 Democrats

1 Republican