S-3874 : Still Just a Bill

S. 3874, the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024, aims to counter international support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank. The key provisions include:

• Sanctions on Supporters: Imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities knowingly providing significant support or engaging in significant transactions with senior members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or affiliated terrorist groups.
• Sanctions on Governments: Mandates sanctions on foreign governments providing material support for the terrorist activities of Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
• Report on Disrupting Financing: Requires a report on foreign countries' efforts to disrupt global fundraising, financing, and money laundering activities of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
• Cyber Activities Authorizes sanctions on foreign persons involved in significant cyber-enabled activities that threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economic health.
• Threats Against U.S. Officials Mandates sanctions on foreign persons who have ordered, directed, or taken steps to carry out violence against any current or former official of the U.S. government.

The Act also includes provisions for waivers, exceptions for humanitarian assistance, and regular reports to Congress on its implementation and impact.