H.R. 9982: Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: July 30, 2026
Last Action: 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. (July 30, 2026)
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
This bill establishes visa sanctions for members and representatives of the Polisario Front by mandating its designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under the Immigration and Nationality Act if the group is determined to have cooperated with, supplied, or received arms, UAVs, military intelligence, or operational support from Iranian-affiliated terrorist organizations under the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026.
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) (July 30, 2026)
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) (July 30, 2026)
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH-1) (July 30, 2026)
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) (July 30, 2026)
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) (July 30, 2026)
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) (Aug. 3, 2026)