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This bill addresses potential sanctions against the Polisario Front, a separatist group operating in Western Sahara and Algeria seeking independence from Morocco. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report within 180 days detailing the Polisario Front's leadership, military operations, foreign sponsorship, and relationships with entities like Iran, Russia, Hezbollah, and other organizations. Additionally, the bill mandates that both the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury independently assess whether the Polisario Front meets criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization and potential sanctions, including under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and Executive Order 13224. The bill provides a potential waiver mechanism if the Polisario Front engages in good faith negotiations regarding Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara, which proposes self-governance within Moroccan sovereignty. The findings section highlights the group's historical and current ties to Iran, including alleged training with Iranian-linked groups and potential access to advanced military equipment like drones, which have raised national security concerns for the United States.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4119/all-info