This bill, titled the "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act," establishes a U.S. policy to actively oppose foreign assistance provided to the Taliban by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that receive United States-provided foreign assistance. It mandates the Secretary of State to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to discourage such aid, which must also include efforts to support Afghan women and girls and facilitate the relocation of eligible, at-risk Afghans without benefiting the Taliban. The legislation requires several detailed reports to be submitted to Congress. One report must identify foreign countries and NGOs that have provided assistance to the Taliban, including the amount of U.S. aid they receive, the aid they provided to the Taliban, and how the Taliban utilized it. Subsequent reports will detail the implementation and impact of the strategy to discourage aid to the Taliban. Additionally, the Secretary of State must report on U.S. Government-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, outlining implementing partners, payment methods, currency exchanges, the use of hawalas, and oversight mechanisms to prevent Taliban access to funds. Another report is required on the status of the Afghan Fund , detailing Taliban influence over Da Afghanistan Bank, the Fund's board, conditions for fund release, and controls to prevent diversion. Finally, a specific report is mandated on the decision to terminate bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and other key members of the Haqqani Network under the Rewards for Justice program, including the rationale for any changes since September 2021.
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No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
USA119th CongressHR-260| House
| Updated: 2/10/2026
This bill, titled the "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act," establishes a U.S. policy to actively oppose foreign assistance provided to the Taliban by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that receive United States-provided foreign assistance. It mandates the Secretary of State to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to discourage such aid, which must also include efforts to support Afghan women and girls and facilitate the relocation of eligible, at-risk Afghans without benefiting the Taliban. The legislation requires several detailed reports to be submitted to Congress. One report must identify foreign countries and NGOs that have provided assistance to the Taliban, including the amount of U.S. aid they receive, the aid they provided to the Taliban, and how the Taliban utilized it. Subsequent reports will detail the implementation and impact of the strategy to discourage aid to the Taliban. Additionally, the Secretary of State must report on U.S. Government-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, outlining implementing partners, payment methods, currency exchanges, the use of hawalas, and oversight mechanisms to prevent Taliban access to funds. Another report is required on the status of the Afghan Fund , detailing Taliban influence over Da Afghanistan Bank, the Fund's board, conditions for fund release, and controls to prevent diversion. Finally, a specific report is mandated on the decision to terminate bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and other key members of the Haqqani Network under the Rewards for Justice program, including the rationale for any changes since September 2021.