Contact Congress about S. 1128: Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

U.S. funds could not be spent in Gaza until the President certifies that the money will not help Hamas or other listed terrorist groups. Money sent through UN offices would face an extra check on anti-Israel or antisemitic teaching or propaganda.

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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 mainly affects groups that use, receive, or help deliver U.S. government money in Gaza. It also affects U.S. officials who decide whether the legal conditions have been met before funds can move.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could slow or stop U.S. money from reaching Gaza unless strict checks are met first. Supporters see it as a way to keep taxpayer money away from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and other listed terrorist groups. Critics may worry that broad rules could make aid harder to deliver, even when the goal is humanitarian help. The bill’s real effect would depend on how the President judges the certifications and how agencies and partners prove compliance.

Key provisions in S. 1128

• U.S. money could not be spent in Gaza right away. First, the President must send a certification to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
• The President must certify that the money will not help Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any group on the U.S. foreign terrorist organization list. That list is created under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• The rule also reaches people or groups tied to those listed organizations. It applies when they are controlled or influenced by those groups.
• U.S. money could not move through a United Nations office in Gaza unless the President clears it first. The President must certify that the office is not promoting or teaching anti-Israel or antisemitic ideas or propaganda.
• The bill covers all U.S. government money that would be spent in Gaza. It is not limited to one program or one federal agency.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1128

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Questions people ask about S. 1128

What is S. 1128?

U.S. funds could not be spent in Gaza until the President certifies that the money will not help Hamas or other listed terrorist groups. Money sent through UN offices would face an extra check on anti-Israel or antisemitic teaching or propaganda.

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?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 1128 before I act?

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