Young's Bill Prohibits Fund Transfers to State Sponsors of Terrorism

Press Release

Iowa Congressman David Young has introduced the Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act (H.R. 5941) alongside Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY), legislation to prohibit executive branch agencies from transferring funds to state sponsors of terrorism without notifying Congress.

"Last month, information came to light that the administration secretly paid a cash ransom to Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism, in exchange for the release of American hostages - a decision kept from the American people," said Congressman Young. "My commonsense bill improves the transparency of our government in matters of national security, and gives Congress and all Americans greater oversight over where taxpayer dollars go. This is an important security measure to protect our country, as well as our partners and allies across the globe, and adds another safeguard to prevent funds from ending up in the hands of terrorist groups."

Congressman Young also joined national security leaders in the U.S. House to introduce the Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act (H.R. 5391), legislation to prohibit future cash payments to Iran and increase transparency on future settlements with Iran.

About the Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act:

Prohibits executive agencies from transferring funds to a state sponsor of terrorism without written notice to Congress.
Clarifies no transfer is permitted if Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval.
Prevents transfer until 60 days after Congress receives written notice, or President vetoes the congressional resolution of disapproval which Congress fails to override.
Provides an exception for humanitarian aid.

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