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SENATE 1899117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

Last Action
5/27/2021

Actions

  • 2021-05-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2021-05-27Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-27 (00)

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications.

Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members. The bill also prohibits obligating or expending funds in Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies that the entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)
  • Mike Braun (R-IN)

Subjects

  • Arab-Israeli relations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Gaza Strip
  • Israel
  • Middle East
  • Palestinians
  • Religion
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
  • Terrorism
  • United Nations
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