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US HB6871
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Mace
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all federal departments and agencies from taking any action or extending assistance that states or implies recognition of the Taliban's sovereignty over Afghanistan
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Bars federal funds from the Department of State, USAID, or Department of Defense from being used to prepare, promulgate, or enforce any policy extending diplomatic recognition to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
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Requires the Secretary of State to designate the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Export Control Reform Act, Foreign Assistance Act, and Arms Export Control Act
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Mandates the Secretary of State to designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189)
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Establishes U.S. policy to view the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan as an illegitimate coup d'état and to recognize that U.S.-designated terrorists, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, hold key roles in the Taliban regime
Legislative Description
Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
12/18/2025