H.R. 340 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) - Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

The President must periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person (individual or entity) that knowingly provides significant support or services to or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of the targeted groups.

The President must impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically, the person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions.

The President must periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar these governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or (2) exports of controlled munitions. 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 U.S. national interests.

The President must report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.

Text (3)

Placed on Calendar Senate

November 6, 2023

Engrossed in House

November 1, 2023

Introduced in House

January 12, 2023

Actions (14)

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11/06/2023

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.

11/02/2023

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

11/01/2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

11/01/2023

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)

11/01/2023

Passed/agreed to in House 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)

11/01/2023

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5220-5221)

11/01/2023

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.

11/01/2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 340.

11/01/2023

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5189-5193)

11/01/2023

Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

10/19/2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.

10/19/2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

01/12/2023

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.

01/12/2023

Introduced in House

H.R.340 118 Hamas International Financing Prevention Act

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