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US HR5961

US HR5961
No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act


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Introduced
10/16/2023
In Committee
11/07/2023
Crossed Over
12/04/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, called the "No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act," aims to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in a 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran. The bill makes several findings, including that Iran-backed terrorist groups like Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah have been responsible for attacks and hostage-taking in Israel. The bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that engage in transactions using these "covered Iranian funds." The bill also prohibits the President from issuing licenses or waivers that would allow the Iranian government or Iranian persons to access certain accounts. Additionally, the bill requires a report on Iranian internet censorship and a strategy to counter it, and it expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. allies in the Middle East should condemn the antisemitism of Iranian-backed terrorist groups.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 12/04/2023)

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