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119-s-1128119th Congress

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Would block U.S. government funds from being obligated or spent in the Gaza territory unless the President certifies the money will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or groups controlled by them. It would also require the President to certify that any United Nations entity or office in Gaza is not encouraging or teaching anti‑Israel or anti‑Semitic ideas before funds can be routed through the UN.

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  • Families and residents in Gaza: U.S. aid projects and programs in Gaza could be paused or withheld until the required presidential certifications are made.
  • United Nations agencies and offices: Funds disbursed through UN entities or offices in Gaza would be blocked unless the President certifies those offices are not promoting anti‑Israel or anti‑Semitic content.
  • U.S. aid administrators and the executive branch: Agencies would need a presidential certification to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee before obligating or expending funds in Gaza.
  • Geographic and legal scope: The restriction applies only to the territory of Gaza and links eligibility to terrorism designations under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Blocks U.S. funding in Gaza

If enacted, this bill would bar the U.S. government from obligating or spending any funds in Gaza. Funds could not be used until the President makes specific certifications to Congress. The President would need to certify to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee that funds will not benefit members of Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The certification must also cover groups designated under INA section 219 (8 U.S.C. 1189) and people controlled or influenced by them. The bill would also block funds routed through U.N. offices in Gaza unless the President certifies those offices are not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas. The text lists no dollar amounts, waivers, or effective dates.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

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