Contact Congress about S. 226: No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act

The bill would make U.S. officials track and discourage support going to the Taliban. It would require reports on foreign aid, cash help in Afghanistan, hawala money transfers, and the Afghan Fund.

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No Tax Dollars for Terrorists 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. 226: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. agencies that manage foreign aid, foreign governments and nongovernmental groups that receive U.S. aid, and organizations moving cash in Afghanistan. It could also affect Afghans who rely on aid if extra checks change how fast or how easily assistance is delivered. Congress would get more regular information about possible Taliban access to aid-related money.

Why this matters: This bill matters because aid money can be hard to track in places where the Taliban has influence. It would push U.S. officials to look more closely at who supports the Taliban and whether U.S.-funded programs create risk. The bill could lead to tighter aid rules, more reporting, and more checks on cash transfers. It could also affect how quickly humanitarian aid moves, but the text does not make that impact clear.

Key provisions in S. 226

• The United States would formally oppose foreign money, supplies, or other support going to the Taliban. This especially applies to foreign countries and nongovernmental groups that receive U.S. foreign aid.
• The Secretary of State would have to review U.S. financial aid to any foreign country or nongovernmental group that supported the Taliban. That review would look at aid going to those countries or groups.
• Congress would get a detailed report within 30 days after the bill becomes law. The report must name foreign governments and groups that supported the Taliban, list their U.S. aid, and explain how the Taliban used the support.
• The State Department would have to create a plan within 30 days to discourage support to the Taliban. It would have to start using that plan within 60 days, including by using U.S. foreign aid as leverage.
• Congress would get an initial report explaining the plan. After that, Congress would get updates every 180 days on how the plan is being used and what effect it is having.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 226

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Questions people ask about S. 226

What is S. 226?

The bill would make U.S. officials track and discourage support going to the Taliban. It would require reports on foreign aid, cash help in Afghanistan, hawala money transfers, and the Afghan Fund.

How do I support or oppose S. 226?

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Who should I contact about S. 226?

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