Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024

5/24/2024, 1:43 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.
Bill 118 s 3874, also known as the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at preventing international support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, two organizations designated as terrorist groups by the US government.

The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide financial or material support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These sanctions include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and denying entry into the United States.

Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the efforts of foreign governments to combat the support of terrorism by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This report will also include information on any actions taken by the US government to address this issue. Overall, the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024 aims to strengthen efforts to combat terrorism by targeting those who provide support to these designated terrorist organizations. It underscores the US government's commitment to preventing international support for terrorism and promoting global security.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3874

Introduced on
2024-03-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/7/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.
Bill 118 s 3874, also known as the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at preventing international support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, two organizations designated as terrorist groups by the US government.

The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide financial or material support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These sanctions include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and denying entry into the United States.

Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the efforts of foreign governments to combat the support of terrorism by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This report will also include information on any actions taken by the US government to address this issue. Overall, the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024 aims to strengthen efforts to combat terrorism by targeting those who provide support to these designated terrorist organizations. It underscores the US government's commitment to preventing international support for terrorism and promoting global security.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.