H.R.340 — Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act
House Roll Call
H.R.340
| Bill | H.R.340 — Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 363 / Nay 46 / Present 0 / Not Voting 23 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 208 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 155 | 45 | 0 | 12 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 340 - Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act
The Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act (HR 340) aims to enhance the United States’ efforts to combat the financing of Hamas and other designated Palestinian terrorist organizations. The bill seeks to impose stricter regulations and oversight on financial transactions that may support these groups, thereby disrupting their funding sources.
Key Provisions:
Financial Sanctions: The bill authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury to impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that knowingly facilitate significant transactions for Hamas or other Palestinian terrorist organizations. This includes freezing assets and prohibiting access to the U.S. financial system.
Reporting Requirements: It mandates enhanced reporting requirements for U.S. financial institutions regarding transactions that may involve entities associated with Hamas or other terrorist organizations. This aims to improve transparency and accountability in financial dealings.
International Cooperation: The bill encourages collaboration with international partners to identify and dismantle networks that finance terrorist activities. It emphasizes the importance of sharing intelligence and best practices to combat the global financing of terrorism.
Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it enhances the existing authorities of the Treasury Department to enforce sanctions and monitor financial activities. It also reinforces the role of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in tracking suspicious transactions.
Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation include the U.S. Department of the Treasury, specifically the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and FinCEN, which will be tasked with implementing the bill’s provisions.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill primarily targets financial institutions and foreign entities that may inadvertently support terrorist activities. It aims to protect U.S. national security interests and prevent the proliferation of terrorism financing.
Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 340 has been read a second time and is placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating its progression through the legislative process. Further actions and potential voting dates will be determined by the Senate.
Yea (363)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (46)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Barbara Lee
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Not Voting (23)
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
G
Grace Napolitano
D
Dean Phillips
P
Pete Sessions
J
Jennifer Wexton