Bills · S 226
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 226Foreign aid and international reliefForeign loans and debt
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION JAN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it aims to ensure that American tax dollars are not indirectly supporting the Taliban, a designated terrorist organization. By requiring the U.S. government to identify countries and groups aiding the Taliban, and to create a strategy to counter this support, it seeks to increase accountability for how foreign aid is spent and to prevent funds from being diverted.
If this bill becomes law, there would be greater transparency about which foreign entities are supporting the Taliban and how U.S. aid programs in Afghanistan are managed. This could lead to changes in U.S. foreign assistance policies and potentially strengthen efforts to isolate the Taliban financially. If it doesn't become law, the U.S. government would not be required to develop this specific strategy or provide these detailed reports, potentially leaving existing avenues for indirect Taliban support unaddressed and reducing oversight of aid to Afghanistan.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of State to develop and implement a strategy to discourage foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations from providing financial or material support to the Taliban.
This creates a clear, actionable plan to counter the Taliban's funding, particularly from entities that may also receive U.S. aid.
PROVISION 02
Mandates reports identifying foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations that have provided financial or material support to the Taliban, including the amount of U.S. assistance they receive and how the Taliban utilizes the support.
This provision aims to increase transparency and accountability by exposing entities that aid the Taliban and revealing how U.S. funds might be intertwined.
PROVISION 03
Requires a report on United States Government-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, detailing implementing partners, payment methods, currency exchanges, hawala usage, and oversight mechanisms to prevent Taliban access.
This ensures greater scrutiny over humanitarian aid delivery methods in Afghanistan, specifically addressing concerns about cash falling into the wrong hands.
PROVISION 04
Requires regular reports on the status of the 'Afghan Fund,' including the Taliban's influence over Da Afghanistan Bank, the vetting of the Fund's trustees, conditions for fund release, and controls to prevent diversion to the Taliban.
This provision aims to safeguard a significant financial resource for Afghanistan, ensuring it is not exploited by the Taliban and is used for its intended purposes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 23
Introduced in Senate
JAN 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 226
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionJan 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
Senate BillS 226Foreign aid and international reliefForeign loans and debt
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
6
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