Bill · H.R. 9982· House(119-HR-9982)
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/30/2026
- Last activity
- 7/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026," seeks to impose sanctions on the Polisario Front. If the Secretary of State determines that the group has cooperated with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization, sanctions must be applied. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to relevant congressional committees regarding this cooperation. These reports must investigate if the group provided or received armed support, weapons, drones, or military intelligence. If a positive determination is made, the President must impose specific sanctions within 30 days.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The bill strengthens counter-terrorism efforts by mandating sanctions against groups cooperating with Iranian-affiliated terrorists.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases federal power by mandating specific sanctions and reporting requirements controlled by the Executive Branch.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill improves transparency by requiring annual reports to congressional committees regarding terrorist cooperation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Terrorist Cooperation: The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to relevant congressional committees to track whether the Polis Polisario Front is involved with Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations (Section 3).
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Mandatory Sanctions for Terrorism Support: If the group is found to be providing or receiving military support, weapons, or intelligence from Iranian-affiliated entities, the President is required to impose sanctions (Section 4).
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Specific Sanction Measures: The bill allows for the designation of the group as a foreign terrorist organization and the imposition of sanctions that block property and prohibit transactions (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Sanctions on the Polisario Front: If a positive determination is made regarding cooperation with Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations, the group will face designation as a foreign terrorist organization and the imposition of sanctions (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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