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A bill to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban, and for other purposes.

2/14/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 226

Bill 119 s 226, also known as the "Opposing Taliban Support Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to require the development of a strategy to counteract any financial or material support provided to the Taliban by foreign countries or nongovernmental organizations.

The bill aims to address the ongoing issue of external support that the Taliban receives, which enables them to continue their activities and pose a threat to stability and security in Afghanistan and the region. By requiring a comprehensive strategy to oppose this support, the bill seeks to weaken the Taliban's capabilities and disrupt their operations.

In addition to addressing foreign support to the Taliban, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to countering terrorism and promoting stability in the region. These additional measures are intended to complement the strategy to oppose Taliban support and contribute to overall efforts to combat terrorism and promote peace and security. Overall, Bill 119 s 226 represents a bipartisan effort in Congress to address the complex challenges posed by the Taliban and their external supporters. If passed, this legislation could have significant implications for US foreign policy and national security efforts in the region.

Congressional Summary of S 226

No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act

This bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to discourage foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including by using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries and organizations from providing such support to the Taliban.

The State Department must report to Congress on (1) foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations that have provided financial or material support to the Taliban and U.S. efforts to oppose such support; (2) the strategy to discourage such support and a plan for the strategy's implementation; (3) U.S.-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan; and (4) the Afghan Fund, including Taliban influence over Da Afghanistan Bank (the Afghan central bank).

Current Status of Bill S 226

Bill S 226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 226 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025.  Bill S 226's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 226

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 226

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 226

A bill to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban, and for other purposes.
A bill to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kaliyah Adams profile image

Kaliyah Adams

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1 year ago

I'm all for this bill. It's about time we put a stop to foreign countries and NGOs supporting the Taliban. It's just not right. #UnitedStatesSBill226 #StopTalibanSupport

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