Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016

H.R.5941
Introduced: 
September 6, 2016
114
Second
September 6, 2016
Referred to House (sub)committee

This bill would establish a congressional review process for any transfer of funds from the federal government to a state sponsor of terrorism, including Iran. Specifically, Congress would have up to 60 days to pass a joint resolution of disapproval after the head of a federal agency informs it of a planned transfer. If the president signs the joint resolution into law or if Congress overrides a presidential veto, the transfer would be prohibited.

7 cosponsors (7R).

Last major action: 9/6/15 referred to House Rules Comm.

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