Sioux City Times

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has co-sponsored the No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act, aimed at preventing U.S. taxpayer funds from reaching the Taliban. This legislation seeks to implement measures and enhance oversight to ensure that federal money does not benefit the Taliban.

“There is no excuse for any money to fall into the hands of the Taliban. But, according to recent reports from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, nearly $3 billion in cash has gone from the United Nations to Afghanistan – which is now under the control of the Taliban following the Biden-Harris administration’s botched withdrawal. It’s unacceptable and dangerous,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I’m glad to support the No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act to ensure that our taxpayer dollars do not benefit terrorists. Rigorous oversight and accountability is vital to protecting our national security.”

The proposed act would specifically prohibit federal agencies from using funds for direct cash assistance and would also prevent these agencies from providing funds to the United Nations for direct cash assistance in areas controlled by the Taliban.

Legislative text can be found HERE.

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