H.R.5961 — No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
House Roll Call
H.R.5961
| Bill | H.R.5961 — No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Amendment |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Agreed to |
| Totals | Yea 422 / Nay 1 / Present 1 / Not Voting 16 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| D | 208 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 5961 - No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
The No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act (HR 5961) aims to prohibit U.S. financial assistance to Iran, specifically targeting any funds that could potentially support terrorist activities. This legislation is a response to ongoing concerns regarding Iran’s involvement in global terrorism and its destabilizing influence in the Middle East.
Key Provisions:
- The bill explicitly prohibits the allocation of federal funds to Iran, including any financial assistance, grants, or loans, unless the President certifies that such funds will not be used to support terrorism.
- It mandates that the Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress detailing any financial transactions with Iran that could be linked to terrorism.
Funding/Authorities: The bill restricts the use of appropriated funds under various foreign assistance programs, including those authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act. It emphasizes the necessity for stringent oversight and accountability regarding any financial dealings with Iran.
Affected Programs/Agencies: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation include the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which manage foreign aid and assistance programs. The bill also involves the Department of Treasury concerning financial transactions and sanctions enforcement.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: While the bill primarily aims to regulate U.S. financial interactions with Iran, it indirectly benefits U.S. allies and partners in the region by reducing the potential for Iranian-funded terrorism. It seeks to protect U.S. interests and enhance national security by limiting Iran’s access to financial resources that could be utilized for malign activities.
Key Timelines: The bill was introduced in the House and has been read twice in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for potential voting and enactment remains contingent on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative processes.
Yea (422)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
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
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
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
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (1)
Present (1)
G
George Santos
Not Voting (16)
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
Jenniffer González-Colón
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
K
Kevin McCarthy
D
Dean Phillips
G
Gregorio Sablan
