# 114-hr-5941: Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016

114-hr-5941, Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] (R-IA); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5941
- Congress: 114
- Title: Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced: 2016-09-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016 This bill prohibits an executive agency from transferring funds to a state sponsor of terrorism without prior written notice to Congress (with an exception for humanitarian assistance). An intended transfer shall not take effect if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the transfer. An intended transfer shall not take effect until the latest of: the date occurring 60 days after Congress receives such written notice; in the case of a presidential veto of a joint resolution of disapproval, the earlier of the date on which either chamber fails to override the veto or the date occurring 30 session days after Congress received the veto; or the date the transfer otherwise would have taken effect (unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted). The bill provides a special rule for a written notice of transfer submitted within 60 legislative days before Congress adjourns. The bill sets forth congressional procedures for such a joint resolution of disapproval.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2016-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO), 2016-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] (R-LA), 2016-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2016-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015
- 114-hr-4365: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2016
- 114-hr-2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
- 114-hr-1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
- 114-hr-1475: Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act
- 114-hr-699: Email Privacy Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-5941 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5941)

## Related
- [114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-160)
- [114-hr-4365: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4365)
- [114-hr-2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2646)
- [114-hr-1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1624)
- [114-hr-1475: Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1475)
- [114-hr-699: Email Privacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-699)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5941 (as of 2025-11-18).