Contact Congress about H.R. 340: Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

Foreign people, companies, and governments could face U.S. penalties if they give major help to Hamas or the other named groups. The bill would freeze assets, cut some aid, block certain exports, and require regular reports to Congress.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended in the House: Passed.

Latest action on H.R. 340: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended in the House: Passed

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign people, companies, banks, and governments that knowingly give major support to Hamas or the other named groups. It could also affect countries that host or allow fundraising, financing, money laundering, or equipment supply networks tied to those groups. Humanitarian aid groups may need clear waiver decisions before moving food, medicine, or medical supplies in affected areas.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would set firm U.S. penalties for major foreign help to the named groups. It tries to make it harder for those groups to raise money, move funds, get supplies, or use foreign support networks. The real effect would depend on what the President finds, how often waivers are used, and how foreign governments and businesses respond.

Key provisions in H.R. 340

• The President must freeze U.S.-linked assets of certain foreign people or groups within 180 days. This applies when they knowingly give major support for terrorism or make major deals with senior members of the listed groups.
• The bill covers Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and their affiliates or successors. It also covers certain foreign terrorist organizations that support them.
• Foreign governments could lose U.S. assistance for at least one year. This applies if they give major support or make major deals that materially help the listed groups' terrorist activity.
• U.S. officials must oppose certain help for those foreign governments at international financial institutions. That means voting against loans and financial or technical assistance for one year.
• The U.S. must block some exports to those foreign governments for one year. The ban covers items on the U.S. Munitions List and the Commerce Control List, which include weapons and controlled technology.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 340

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Questions people ask about H.R. 340

What is H.R. 340?

Foreign people, companies, and governments could face U.S. penalties if they give major help to Hamas or the other named groups. The bill would freeze assets, cut some aid, block certain exports, and require regular reports to Congress.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 340?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 340?

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