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Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

USA118th CongressHR-340| House 
| Updated: 11/6/2023
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (31)
David Kustoff (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)George Santos (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President must impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that knowingly (1) provide certain types of support (such as significant financial or technological support) for acts of terrorism, or (2) engage in a significant transaction with a senior member of the targeted groups or with a senior member of a foreign terrorist organization providing support to the targeted groups. The President must also impose measures on foreign states that (1) provide significant material and financial support for acts of international terrorism, (2) provide significant material support to the targeted groups, or (3) engage in significant transactions that materially contribute to the terrorist activities of the targeted groups. The President must bar these governments for one year from receiving U.S. assistance and exports of controlled munitions and other items. The Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose providing assistance to an identified government for one year. The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve vital U.S. national interests. The President must periodically report to Congress on specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as the groups' assets and activities and a list of foreign states that conduct significant fundraising, financing, or money laundering activities for the groups.

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Timeline
Jan 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Oct 19, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
Oct 19, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5189-5193)
Nov 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 340.
Nov 1, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5220-5221)
Nov 1, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 46 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H5189-5191)
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Nov 1, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2023
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 6, 2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
  • January 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • October 19, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.


  • October 19, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 1, 2023
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 1, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5189-5193)


  • November 1, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 340.


  • November 1, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 1, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5220-5221)


  • November 1, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 46 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H5189-5191)
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  • November 1, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 2, 2023
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • November 6, 2023
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-1647: Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023
  • S 118-3874: Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024
  • HR 118-815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGaza StripLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsPalestiniansPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTerrorismTrade restrictionsWar and emergency powers

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

USA118th CongressHR-340| House 
| Updated: 11/6/2023
Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President must impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that knowingly (1) provide certain types of support (such as significant financial or technological support) for acts of terrorism, or (2) engage in a significant transaction with a senior member of the targeted groups or with a senior member of a foreign terrorist organization providing support to the targeted groups. The President must also impose measures on foreign states that (1) provide significant material and financial support for acts of international terrorism, (2) provide significant material support to the targeted groups, or (3) engage in significant transactions that materially contribute to the terrorist activities of the targeted groups. The President must bar these governments for one year from receiving U.S. assistance and exports of controlled munitions and other items. The Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose providing assistance to an identified government for one year. The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve vital U.S. national interests. The President must periodically report to Congress on specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as the groups' assets and activities and a list of foreign states that conduct significant fundraising, financing, or money laundering activities for the groups.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jan 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Oct 19, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
Oct 19, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5189-5193)
Nov 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 340.
Nov 1, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5220-5221)
Nov 1, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 46 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H5189-5191)
View Vote
Nov 1, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2023
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 6, 2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
  • January 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • October 19, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.


  • October 19, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 1, 2023
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 1, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5189-5193)


  • November 1, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 340.


  • November 1, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 1, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5220-5221)


  • November 1, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 46 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H5189-5191)
    View Vote


  • November 1, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 2, 2023
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • November 6, 2023
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (31)
David Kustoff (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)George Santos (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-1647: Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023
  • S 118-3874: Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024
  • HR 118-815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGaza StripLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsPalestiniansPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTerrorismTrade restrictionsWar and emergency powers