SB3182: Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to prohibit actions recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would prevent the U.S. government from officially recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan—the Taliban government that took power in 2021—as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. The bill was introduced by four Republican senators but has not yet been voted on or advanced in . It would block diplomatic recognition, which typically includes things like seating the country's representative at the United Nations or establishing formal embassy relations. The bill currently sits in the early stage of the legislative process after being introduced.
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SB3182: Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Marco Rubio
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Shelley Capito
Cynthia Lummis
Thom Tillis