WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act. The legislation would strengthen U.S. national security and protect American interests by directing the Secretary of State to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following a comprehensive evaluation of the group’s involvement with Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist organizations to coordinate military training, weapons deliveries, and intelligence sharing.

"For too long, Iran and its terrorist proxies, like Hezbollah, have used the Polisario Front to project instability across West Africa," said Rep. Jackson. "This bill ensures the Trump administration is equipped to fully investigate the Polisario Front and take decisive action to counter threats to the national security of the U.S. and our allies. We must use every available tool to combat terrorism, dismantle the networks that enable it, and protect the American people."