Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act

# Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would officially designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization under U.S. law. The Polisario Front is a political and military organization that has been involved in a decades-long dispute over the Western Sahara territory in North Africa. If passed, the designation would impose legal restrictions on the group, including bans on providing material support, funding prohibitions, and potential asset freezes. **Who It Affects:** The designation would primarily affect the Polisario Front and anyone providing financial or material support to it.

It could also impact humanitarian organizations operating in refugee camps associated with the group and individuals with ties to the organization. The designation reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions in North Africa, where Morocco and the Polisario Front (backed by Algeria) dispute control of Western Sahara. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This means it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Congressional records show limited subject classification information, suggesting the bill may not have generated significant legislative movement since its introduction.