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Hamas International Financing Prevention Act
12/30/2022, 5:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3685
The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide financial support to Hamas, including freezing their assets and prohibiting them from conducting business in the United States. It also calls for increased cooperation between the US government and foreign governments to track and disrupt the flow of funds to Hamas.
Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the efforts made to prevent the financing of Hamas and to designate Hamas as a significant transnational criminal organization. Overall, the Hamas International Financing Prevention Act is designed to strengthen US efforts to combat terrorism and disrupt the financial networks that support Hamas. It reflects the US government's commitment to combating terrorism and promoting peace and security in the Middle East.
Congressional Summary of HR 3685
Hamas International Financing Prevention Act
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups.
The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups.
The President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically, the person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions.
The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar these governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or (2) exports of controlled munitions. The Department of Treasury shall instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose the provision of assistance to an identified government for one year.
The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve U.S. national interests.
The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.
