S. 1128: Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

This bill, titled the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act, aims to restrict U.S. government funding to the territory of Gaza. Under the provisions of this bill, no federal funds can be obligated or spent in Gaza unless specific conditions are met.

Key Provisions

• Certification Requirement: The President must certify to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs that any U.S. funds intended for Gaza will not benefit individuals or organizations associated with Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any other group designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State.
• Influence Restrictions: This certification also applies to any entities or organizations that are controlled or influenced by the aforementioned groups.
• United Nations Funding Restrictions: Additionally, U.S. funds cannot be provided to any United Nations entities operating in Gaza unless the President certifies that these entities are not promoting anti-Israel or anti-Semitic content.

In summary, this legislation seeks to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from reaching groups that are involved in terrorism or are otherwise promoting hostility toward Israel, while also tightening the regulations around funding through international organizations like the United Nations.

Relevant Companies

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