Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act

Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a September 21, 2020, executive order imposing sanctions pertaining to Iran's activities relating to arms and related materiel, including transfers of such arms and materiel.

Bill 117 HR 7139, also known as the Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prevent terrorists from obtaining weapons by imposing sanctions on individuals and entities that provide arms to terrorist organizations.

The bill outlines a series of measures to achieve this goal, including the imposition of financial penalties and restrictions on trade with countries or organizations that are found to be supporting terrorist groups. It also calls for increased cooperation between the US government and international partners to track and prevent the flow of weapons to terrorists.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a task force to monitor and enforce these sanctions, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of the law. Overall, the Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act aims to disrupt the supply chain of weapons to terrorist organizations and enhance national security by cutting off their access to arms. It is a bipartisan effort to combat terrorism and protect the safety of American citizens and allies.