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Afghanistan Counterterrorism Act: Sanctions and Humanitarian Aid Oversight

This act imposes sanctions on the Taliban and their supporters to protect U.S. national security and promote human rights in Afghanistan. It aims to ensure the safe evacuation of U.S. citizens and at-risk Afghans, and to monitor humanitarian aid to prevent it from falling into Taliban hands. Citizens may experience indirect effects through changes in foreign policy and international aid.
Key points
Imposition of financial and visa sanctions on the Taliban and individuals supporting terrorism, human rights abuses, or drug trafficking in Afghanistan.
Establishment of a task force dedicated to evacuating U.S. citizens and at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan.
Restriction of foreign assistance to Afghanistan that could directly benefit the Taliban, with exceptions for humanitarian aid delivered without their control.
Requirement for regular reports on the humanitarian situation, human rights, and counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan, including monitoring support for the Taliban from other nations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2863
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2021-09-27