Freezing HAMAS Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:17:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5945 Freezing HAMAS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5945

Bill 118 hr 5945, also known as the Freezing HAMAS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of targeting the financial resources of the Palestinian militant group HAMAS. The bill seeks to freeze the assets of individuals and entities that are found to be providing support to HAMAS, as well as impose sanctions on foreign governments that are found to be aiding the group.

The bill outlines specific criteria for identifying individuals and entities that are supporting HAMAS, including providing material support or resources to the group, engaging in financial transactions on behalf of HAMAS, or acting as a front organization for the group. The bill also calls for increased cooperation between the US government and international partners in order to effectively combat HAMAS' financial network.

Proponents of the bill argue that targeting HAMAS' financial resources is a crucial step in weakening the group and preventing it from carrying out acts of terrorism. They believe that by cutting off HAMAS' funding, the group will be less able to carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and destabilize the region. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on innocent civilians in Gaza who rely on HAMAS for social services and humanitarian aid. They argue that freezing HAMAS' assets could further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region and harm the civilian population. Overall, the Freezing HAMAS Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to target the financial resources of HAMAS in order to weaken the group and prevent it from carrying out acts of terrorism. The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocates on both sides of the issue, with supporters arguing that it is necessary for national security and opponents raising concerns about the potential humanitarian impact.

Congressional Summary of HR 5945

Freezing and Halting Any More Alleviation of Sanctions Act or Freezing HAMAS Act

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5945

Bill HR 5945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 12, 2023. Bill HR 5945 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 12, 2023. Bill HR 5945's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5945

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5945

Freezing HAMAS ActFreezing HAMAS ActFreezing and Halting Any More Alleviation of Sanctions ActTo reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

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