Russia Is a Terrorist State. Support H.R. 5797
Words matter in international law.
And right now, there is a gap between what Russia does and what the United States formally calls it.
H.R. 5797 would close that gap. The bill calls on the United States to designate the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism — a designation that would unlock stronger accountability mechanisms, reinforce existing sanctions authorities, and send an unambiguous message: attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure carry real consequences under U.S. law.
Since its introduction in October 2025, the bill has gained nine bipartisan cosponsors. That is a meaningful start. But it needs more — and it needs a vote.
Who Has Already Signed On
🔴 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick — R, PA-1 (Sponsor)
🔵 Rep. William Keating — D, MA-9
🔴 Rep. Michael Turner — R, OH-10
🔵 Rep. Thomas Suozzi — D, NY-3
🔴 Rep. Don Bacon — R, NE-2
🔵 Rep. Lloyd Doggett — D, TX-37
🔵 Rep. Daniel Goldman — D, NY-10
🔵 Rep. Laura Gillen — D, NY-4
🔵 Rep. Eugene Vindman — D, VA-7
Republicans. Democrats.
Nine voices that agree: Russia's conduct must be named — and that name has legal weight.
Is Your Representative on the List?
If your Representative hasn't signed on — contact them today.
Tell them that designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism is not a symbolic gesture.
It is a legal tool. It strengthens enforcement, narrows loopholes, and reinforces the international norm that deliberately targeting civilians is never acceptable.
Every step toward accountability is a step toward a more secure world.
Hold the line.