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US HR340

US HR340
Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act


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Introduced
01/12/2023
In Committee
10/19/2023
Crossed Over
11/02/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations, including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

AI Summary

This bill aims to impose sanctions on foreign persons and states that provide support to terrorist organizations like Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, and the Lion's Den. It requires the President to identify and sanction foreign individuals who assist in financing or enabling acts of terrorism by these groups, and to impose measures on foreign states that provide significant material or financial support to them. The bill also requires regular reporting on global fundraising, financing, and money laundering activities of these terrorist organizations. The bill has several exceptions, including for the importation of goods and for certain intelligence and humanitarian activities. The bill is set to terminate after 7 years or when the President certifies that the designated terrorist groups no longer meet the criteria for such designation.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237. (on 11/06/2023)

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