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Urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 776
Bill 118 H.Res. 776 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act. The Taylor Force Act, passed in 2018, prohibits US assistance to the Palestinian Authority until they cease payments to individuals involved in acts of terrorism.
The resolution argues that releasing the frozen Iranian funds would provide financial support to a state sponsor of terrorism and undermine US efforts to combat terrorism globally. It also emphasizes the importance of enforcing the Taylor Force Act to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not used to support individuals involved in terrorist activities.
The resolution has garnered support from members of Congress who believe that it is crucial for the US to take a strong stance against terrorism and hold countries accountable for their support of terrorist organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to impact US foreign policy towards Iran and the Palestinian Authority.
The resolution argues that releasing the frozen Iranian funds would provide financial support to a state sponsor of terrorism and undermine US efforts to combat terrorism globally. It also emphasizes the importance of enforcing the Taylor Force Act to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not used to support individuals involved in terrorist activities.
The resolution has garnered support from members of Congress who believe that it is crucial for the US to take a strong stance against terrorism and hold countries accountable for their support of terrorist organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to impact US foreign policy towards Iran and the Palestinian Authority.
Congressional Summary of HRES 776
This resolution condemns the release of $6 billion in sanctioned Iranian funds and urges the immediate rescission of the waiver that allowed for the transfer of such assets. It also condemns potential violations of the Taylor Force Act, which prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from directly benefiting the Palestinian Authority except for certain humanitarian purposes.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 776
Bill HRES 776 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since October 25, 2023. Bill HRES 776 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2023.  Bill HRES 776's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of October 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 776
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 776
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 776
Urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act.
Urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 776
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