H.R. 260 · Passed House · International Affairs
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
Sponsor: Tim Burchett (R-TN)
What it does
- Requires the State Department to develop and implement a strategy to discourage foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations from providing financial or material support to the Taliban.
- Directs the State Department to use U.S.-provided foreign assistance as a tool to discourage countries and organizations from supporting the Taliban.
- Mandates State Department reporting to Congress on foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations that have provided support to the Taliban and U.S. opposition efforts.
- Requires State Department reporting on U.S.-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan and Taliban influence over Da Afghanistan Bank.
Official summary
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act This bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to discourage foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including by using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries and organizations from providing such support to the Taliban. The State Department must report to Congress on (1) foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations that have provided financial or material support to the Taliban and U.S. efforts to oppose such support; (2) the strategy to discourage such support and a plan for the strategy's implementation; (3) U.S.-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan; and (4) the Afghan Fund, including Taliban influence over Da Afghanistan Bank (the Afghan central bank).
Latest action
Feb 10, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.
Committee: Senate Foreign Relations