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US S1128

US S1128
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act


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Introduced
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit any direct or indirect United States funding for the territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act", proposes to halt all United States government funding to the Gaza territory until specific conditions are met. The bill requires the President to certify to congressional committees that any funds expended in Gaza will not benefit members or organizations associated with Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or other groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the Secretary of State. Additionally, the bill prohibits funding through United Nations entities or offices in Gaza unless the President can certify that such entities are not promoting anti-Israel or anti-Semitic propaganda. The legislation effectively creates a stringent set of conditions that must be satisfied before any U.S. government funds can be allocated to Gaza, with the primary aim of preventing financial support from potentially reaching terrorist organizations or entities that promote harmful ideological messaging against Israel.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 03/25/2025)

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