Contact Congress about S. 1128: Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
S.1128 stops all U.S. government funds from being used in Gaza until the President certifies to Congress that the money won't benefit Hamas or other designated terrorist groups. It also requires a separate certification for any funds routed through UN agencies in Gaza.
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Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest action on S. 1128: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who this affects: This bill affects a wide range of groups involved in U.S. funding and aid operations in Gaza, from federal agencies that manage foreign spending to international organizations that deliver aid on the ground. It also has downstream effects on civilians who depend on that aid.
Why this matters: This bill could reshape how the U.S. engages financially with Gaza. If certifications are not granted, it would effectively halt all U.S. government spending in the territory, affecting everything from humanitarian aid to development programs. The outcome depends on whether the President issues the required certifications and how the broad conditions are interpreted in practice.
Key provisions in S. 1128
- Blocks all U.S. government funds from being obligated or spent in Gaza until the President certifies to the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committees that the money won't help terrorist groups.
- The President must certify that no funds will benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any group designated as a foreign terrorist organization under U.S. immigration law.
- The restriction also covers any organizations or people that are controlled or influenced by those designated terrorist groups.
- Bars U.S. funds from going through any United Nations entity or office in Gaza unless the President certifies that entity is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or antisemitic ideas or propaganda.
- Applies to all U.S. government funds across every agency and program, not just a specific foreign aid account, when those funds would be spent in Gaza.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1128
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 1128
- What is S. 1128?
- S.1128 stops all U.S. government funds from being used in Gaza until the President certifies to Congress that the money won't benefit Hamas or other designated terrorist groups. It also requires a separate certification for any funds routed through UN agencies in Gaza.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1128?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 1128?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1128 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
