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House Legislation Proposes Terrorist Designation for Polisario Front
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Key points
- H.R. 9982, titled the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- The legislation seeks to officially designate the North African group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under U.S. law.
- An FTO designation imposes strict financial sanctions and legal prohibitions against providing support to the group.
NewsWK — Federal lawmakers have introduced new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization.
According to official legislative records published by GovInfo, the bill—titled the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 (H.R. 9982)—proposes strict federal action regarding the North African militant group.
Designating an entity as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under U.S. law imposes severe financial sanctions, travel restrictions, and criminal penalties for individuals or entities providing material support. Lawmakers pursuing FTO designations typically prioritize international anti-terrorism enforcement, national security interests, and government accountability in foreign affairs.
The bill has been formally introduced in the House and will proceed to the appropriate committee for initial evaluation.
Based on reporting originally published by GovInfo (U.S. GPO). Read the original story.
