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RepublicanBill · S. 226· Senate(119-S-226)

No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act

Rep. Sheehy
Age: 41 years
Montana
Introduced
1/23/2025
Last activity
1/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Tim Sheehy
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" establishes a policy to oppose financial or material support from foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban. The Secretary of State is required to develop and implement a strategy to discourage this support, specifically targeting those that receive United States foreign assistance. The bill mandates several reports to appropriate congressional committees regarding the support provided to the Taliban and the efforts made to oppose it. Additionally, it requires a report on United States Government-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, including the use of hawalas. Finally, the act mandates regular reports describing the status of the Afghan Fund and the controls in place to prevent fund diversion.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1

    The bill seeks to prevent the diversion of United States foreign assistance and funds to the Taliban.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1

    The bill mandates oversight and reports to ensure United States funds are not misused or diverted to the Taliban.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The bill mandates multiple reports to Congress regarding the oversight of foreign assistance and the Afghan Fund.

The opposite

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1

    Increased oversight of cash assistance programs in Afghanistan could impact the delivery of aid to low-income recipients.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-1

    By increasing oversight of direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, the bill may impact the efficiency of poverty relief efforts.

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-1

    The bill establishes a review of United States-provided financial assistance to organizations that support the Taliban.