A bill to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban, and for other purposes.

1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 119 s 226, also known as the "Opposing Taliban Support Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to require the development of a strategy to counteract any financial or material support provided to the Taliban by foreign countries or nongovernmental organizations.

The bill aims to address the ongoing issue of external support that the Taliban receives, which enables them to continue their activities and pose a threat to stability and security in Afghanistan and the region. By requiring a comprehensive strategy to oppose this support, the bill seeks to weaken the Taliban's capabilities and disrupt their operations.

In addition to addressing foreign support to the Taliban, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to countering terrorism and promoting stability in the region. These additional measures are intended to complement the strategy to oppose Taliban support and contribute to overall efforts to combat terrorism and promote peace and security. Overall, Bill 119 s 226 represents a bipartisan effort in Congress to address the complex challenges posed by the Taliban and their external supporters. If passed, this legislation could have significant implications for US foreign policy and national security efforts in the region.
Congress
119

Number
S - 226

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 119 s 226, also known as the "Opposing Taliban Support Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to require the development of a strategy to counteract any financial or material support provided to the Taliban by foreign countries or nongovernmental organizations.

The bill aims to address the ongoing issue of external support that the Taliban receives, which enables them to continue their activities and pose a threat to stability and security in Afghanistan and the region. By requiring a comprehensive strategy to oppose this support, the bill seeks to weaken the Taliban's capabilities and disrupt their operations.

In addition to addressing foreign support to the Taliban, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to countering terrorism and promoting stability in the region. These additional measures are intended to complement the strategy to oppose Taliban support and contribute to overall efforts to combat terrorism and promote peace and security. Overall, Bill 119 s 226 represents a bipartisan effort in Congress to address the complex challenges posed by the Taliban and their external supporters. If passed, this legislation could have significant implications for US foreign policy and national security efforts in the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
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Kaliyah Adams
@aubergine_endive_jamaican_jerk_spice23257
I'm all for this bill. It's about time we put a stop to foreign countries and NGOs supporting the Taliban. It's just not right. #UnitedStatesSBill226 #StopTalibanSupport

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/23/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.