Prohibiting Federal Funds for Direct Cash Assistance in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan.
This bill aims to stop the use of U.S. taxpayer money for direct cash assistance in Afghanistan. It prohibits any federal funds from being provided directly to individuals or through organizations like the UN for cash aid, based on findings that the Taliban regime benefits from taxing and currency exchange fees on these funds. The goal is to ensure taxpayer dollars do not indirectly support the Taliban's military and security services.
Key points
Federal funds are strictly prohibited from being used for direct cash assistance to any person in Afghanistan.
Federal agencies cannot provide funds to the United Nations or NGOs if those funds will be used for direct cash assistance in Afghanistan.
The Federal Reserve is prohibited from selling U.S. currency to the UN for the purpose of direct cash assistance in Afghanistan.
The measure is intended to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from being taxed or used for currency exchange fees by the Taliban regime.
Status:
Expired
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