No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
Sponsors:
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.
(2026-02-10)
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Plain Language Summary
This bill would stop the U.S. government from sending money to the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian Authority is a group that helps govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza. The bill says no federal money can go to this group unless the President tells Congress that the group has stopped paying money to terrorists or their families. It also requires the group to stop teaching hatred in schools.
Key Points
- Blocks all U.S. tax dollars from going to the Palestinian Authority
- Money could only flow again if the President confirms the group stopped paying terrorists and their families
- Requires the Palestinian Authority to stop using school materials that promote violence or hatred
- The President must report to Congress before any payments can restart
Who This Affects
This bill affects the Palestinian Authority, which would lose U.S. funding. It also affects Palestinians who rely on programs paid for by U.S. aid, including schools and hospitals. American taxpayers would no longer fund these programs.
Arguments For
- Supporters say U.S. tax dollars should never support groups that pay terrorists or their families
- Supporters believe this will pressure the Palestinian Authority to stop promoting violence in schools
Arguments Against
- Critics say cutting all funding hurts innocent Palestinian families who need hospitals, schools, and basic services
- Critics worry this could make the situation in the Middle East less stable and harder to resolve peacefully
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact estimated
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