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Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023
3/11/2024, 7:29 PM
Summary of Bill S 1647
Bill 118 s 1647, also known as the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at preventing international support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, two organizations designated as terrorist groups by the US government.
The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide financial, material, or technological support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These sanctions include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and denying entry into the United States.
Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the efforts of foreign governments to combat support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The report must also include a list of countries that have failed to take sufficient action to prevent such support. Overall, the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023 aims to disrupt the flow of resources to these terrorist organizations and hold accountable those who enable their activities. It reflects the US government's commitment to combating international terrorism and promoting peace and security in the Middle East.
The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide financial, material, or technological support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These sanctions include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and denying entry into the United States.
Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the efforts of foreign governments to combat support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The report must also include a list of countries that have failed to take sufficient action to prevent such support. Overall, the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023 aims to disrupt the flow of resources to these terrorist organizations and hold accountable those who enable their activities. It reflects the US government's commitment to combating international terrorism and promoting peace and security in the Middle East.
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Current Status of Bill S 1647
Bill S 1647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill S 1647 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2023. Bill S 1647's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of May 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
22Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1647
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1647
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes.
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