A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "No United States Aid for Terrorism Act". It stops United States foreign assistance, loan guarantees, and debt relief from going to the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, or other Palestinian governing entities. The ban also applies to international organizations that give assistance to these governing entities. The prohibition stays in place unless the President certifies to Congress that certain conditions are met by the governing entities. These conditions include recognizing Israel, renouncing terrorism, and terminating funding for anti-American and anti-Israel incitement.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation requires the Secretary of State to submit detailed reports to congressional committees concerning human rights practices and intended uses of assistance.
- Scored +4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill cuts off direct U.S. foreign assistance and related funding to Palestinian governing entities and associated international organizations unless specific conditions are met.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal reporting requirements and executive oversight conditions regarding foreign aid and human rights practices.
The opposite
- Scored -8
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill explicitly prohibits direct United States foreign assistance, loan guarantees, and debt relief to Palestinian governing entities and organizations assisting them.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Holding Foreign Entities Accountable: Under Section 4(c)(2), aid is blocked unless the Palestinian governing entities meet strict conditions like renouncing terrorism, purging individuals with terrorist ties from security services, and publicly recognizing Israel. This ensures taxpayer money is not rewarded to groups involved in severe human rights abuses or terrorism.
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Transparency Through Reporting: Under Section 4(a) and Section 4(b), the Secretary of State must submit a detailed report to congressional committees outlining human rights violations, the intended uses of U.S. assistance, and a list of international organizations accepting U.S. funds that help these entities. This gives our elected officials and the public a clear look at how funds are handled.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Aid and Services: Under Section 4(c)(1), all direct U.S. assistance, loan guarantees, and debt relief to the Palestinian Authority and other governing entities are strictly prohibited unless the President makes specific certifications. This could cut off support systems or resources handled by these entities in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Impact on International Organizations: Under Section 4(c)(1), the prohibition on assistance also applies to any international organization that provides assistance of any kind to the Palestinian Authority or other Palestinian governing entities. This could place a heavy funding burden on international groups operating in the region if they choose to continue aiding local populations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires the Secretary of State to submit detailed reports to congressional committees concerning human rights practices and intended uses of assistance. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal reporting requirements and executive oversight conditions regarding foreign aid and human rights practices.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The legislation places strict conditions and prohibitions on aid to entities associated with terrorism. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill explicitly prohibits direct United States foreign assistance, loan guarantees, and debt relief to Palestinian governing entities and organizations assisting them.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill cuts off direct U.S. foreign assistance and related funding to Palestinian governing entities and associated international organizations unless specific conditions are met.
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate