Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9982, the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026, would establish a reporting-and-sanctions mechanism aimed at the Polisario Front, an organization seeking independence for Western Sahara. The bill requires the Secretary of State, within 90 days of enactment and annually thereafter, to submit an unclassified report to Congress determining whether the Polisario Front has given or received military support—such as weapons, drones, anti-air systems, or intelligence—from Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations, including Iran-linked entities or Hezbollah, covering a look-back period of ten years for the first report. If a report finds such cooperation occurred, the President would be required, within 30 days, to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and apply sanctions under an existing executive order targeting terrorism supporters.
The bill would primarily affect U.S. foreign policy toward the Polisario Front and any Iranian-linked groups it may deal with, and would impose reporting duties on the State Department and potential sanctions duties on the President. It does not itself designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization; it creates a conditional process triggered by future findings.
The bill was introduced on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Josh Gottheimer with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9982 do?
- H.R. 9982, the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026, would establish a reporting-and-sanctions mechanism aimed at the Polisario Front, an organization seeking independence for Western Sahara. The bill requires the Secretary of State, within 90 days of enactment and annually thereafter, to submit an unclassified report to Congress determining whether the Polisario Front has given or received military support—such as weapons, drones, anti-air systems, or intelligence—from Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations, including Iran-linked entities or Hezbollah, covering a look-back period of ten years for the first report. If a report finds such cooperation occurred, the President would be required, within 30 days, to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and apply sanctions under an existing executive order targeting terrorism supporters. The bill would primarily affect U.S. foreign policy toward the Polisario Front and any Iranian-linked groups it may deal with, and would impose reporting duties on the State Department and potential sanctions duties on the President. It does not itself designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization; it creates a conditional process triggered by future findings. The bill was introduced on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Josh Gottheimer with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 9982 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jul 2026, H.R. 9982 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9982?
- H.R. 9982 was sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer [D-NJ5] (Democrat-NJ), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9982?
- Introduced (30 Jul 2026).
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