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This bill, titled the "Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2025," establishes a clear policy for the United States regarding Afghanistan, stating that the U.S. will not recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which is controlled by the Taliban, as the legitimate government under any circumstances, viewing its takeover as an illegitimate coup d'état and acknowledging the significant role of designated terrorists like Sirajuddin Haqqani within the Taliban regime. Crucially, it prohibits any federal department or agency from taking actions or providing assistance that would imply recognition of the Taliban's sovereignty over Afghanistan, and it specifically bars the use of federal funds from the State Department, USAID, or the Department of Defense to implement policies that grant diplomatic recognition to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State officially designate the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as a "state sponsor of terrorism," a designation applied to countries that repeatedly support international terrorism, and also requires the Secretary of State to designate the Taliban itself as a "foreign terrorist organization" under existing immigration law.

Military Affairs and Security

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