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Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
12/15/2023, 4:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5996
Bill 118 hr 5996, also known as the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent any taxpayer funds from being used to support Hamas, a Palestinian militant group designated as a terrorist organization by the US government.
The bill aims to achieve this by prohibiting any federal funds from being provided to any entity that has known ties to Hamas or that provides support to Hamas in any way. This includes both direct funding as well as funding through third-party organizations.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing any known instances of taxpayer funds being used to support Hamas, as well as any steps taken to prevent such funding in the future. Overall, the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act seeks to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not inadvertently supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas, and to hold accountable any individuals or entities that may be providing such support.
The bill aims to achieve this by prohibiting any federal funds from being provided to any entity that has known ties to Hamas or that provides support to Hamas in any way. This includes both direct funding as well as funding through third-party organizations.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing any known instances of taxpayer funds being used to support Hamas, as well as any steps taken to prevent such funding in the future. Overall, the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act seeks to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not inadvertently supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas, and to hold accountable any individuals or entities that may be providing such support.
Congressional Summary of HR 5996
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications.
Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that (1) the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members; and (2) all hostages taken by such organizations have been freed. The bill also prohibits obligating or expending funds in Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies that the entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5996
Bill HR 5996 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since October 25, 2023. Bill HR 5996 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 19, 2023. Bill HR 5996's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of October 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5996
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5996
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5996
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
To prohibit any direct or indirect United States funding for the territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5996
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