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Introduced
10/30/2023
10/30/2023
In Committee
10/30/2023
10/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit official United States Government business from being conducted in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, to suspend foreign assistance to the Gaza Strip until Hamas no longer exercises authority over the Gaza Strip, and to require reports and impose sanctions with respect to the provision of services to Hamas, financial transactions that benefit the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the use of human shields, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Hamas Sanctions Act of 2023, aims to:
1. Prohibit official U.S. government business in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, suspend foreign assistance to the Gaza Strip until Hamas no longer exercises authority, and expand prohibitions on assistance to the West Bank.
2. Require reports and impose sanctions on the provision of services to members or affiliates of Hamas in allied countries, certain financial transactions that benefit Iran, and the use of human shields by terrorist groups.
The bill defines key terms like "allied country," "member or affiliate of Hamas," and "state sponsor of terrorism." It also outlines procedures for identifying and sanctioning individuals and entities that violate the provisions of the bill.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 10/30/2023)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3166/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3166/BILLS-118s3166is.pdf |
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