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Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3174

Bill 118 s 3174, also known as the Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of cutting off support for the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The bill seeks to prevent any US taxpayer dollars from being used to support Hamas or any of its affiliates.

The Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023 includes provisions that would prohibit any US government funds from being provided to Hamas or any organization that is known to support or work with Hamas. This includes both direct funding and funding through third-party organizations.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased monitoring and oversight of US aid to ensure that it is not inadvertently supporting Hamas or its activities. It also requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on any instances of US aid being misused or diverted to Hamas. The Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023 has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern about the use of US taxpayer dollars to support a terrorist organization. Supporters of the bill argue that cutting off funding to Hamas is essential for promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. Overall, the Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023 aims to prevent US taxpayer dollars from being used to support a terrorist organization and to ensure that US aid is used for its intended purposes.

Current Status of Bill S 3174

Bill S 3174 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 31, 2023. Bill S 3174 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 31, 2023.  Bill S 3174's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of October 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3174

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3174

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3174

Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023
Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023
A bill to prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas, and for other purposes.

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