H.R.5961 — No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

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H.R.5961

Roll 686 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Nov 30, 2023 4:47 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.5961 — No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 194 / Nay 236 / Present 1 / Not Voting 9
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R621314
D1882305
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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 restrict U.S. government funding from being allocated to any entity that could potentially support terrorism linked to Iran. The bill specifically targets financial assistance and foreign aid programs that may inadvertently benefit organizations or individuals involved in terrorist activities associated with the Iranian regime.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill prohibits the allocation of federal funds to any foreign entity that has been determined to be involved in supporting terrorism, particularly in relation to Iran’s activities.
  • It mandates the Secretary of State to provide a report detailing any foreign assistance provided to entities associated with Iranian terrorism, ensuring transparency and accountability in U.S. foreign aid.
  • The legislation emphasizes the need for rigorous vetting processes for recipients of U.S. funds to prevent any indirect support for terrorism.

Funding and Authorities: HR 5961 does not allocate new funding but seeks to redirect existing appropriations by imposing restrictions on how and to whom federal funds can be disbursed. It reinforces existing sanctions against Iran by ensuring that U.S. financial resources do not inadvertently support terrorist groups.

Agencies Affected: The primary agency impacted by this legislation is the U.S. Department of State, which oversees foreign assistance programs. Additionally, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may be affected as it administers international aid that could fall under the bill’s restrictions.

Beneficiaries and Regulations: The bill aims to protect U.S. national security interests and allies by preventing the flow of American taxpayer dollars to entities that may support Iranian terrorism. It primarily regulates foreign entities and organizations that could be linked to such activities.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 5961 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains pending as the committee evaluates the bill.

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Yea (194)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (236)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Present (1)

G
George Santos

NY • R • Present

Not Voting (9)

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Not Voting

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Not Voting

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Not Voting

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Not Voting