Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016

Summary

Keep Taxpayer Dollars Safe from Terrorists Act of 2016 This bill prohibits an executive agency from transferring funds to a state sponsor of terrorism without prior written notice to Congress (with an exception for humanitarian assistance). An intended transfer shall not take effect if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the transfer. An intended transfer shall not take effect until the latest of: the date occurring 60 days after Congress receives such written notice; in the case of a presidential veto of a joint resolution of disapproval, the earlier of the date on which either chamber fails to override the veto or the date occurring 30 session days after Congress received the veto; or the date the transfer otherwise would have taken effect (unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted). The bill provides a special rule for a written notice of transfer submitted within 60 legislative days before Congress adjourns. The bill sets forth congressional procedures for such a joint resolution of disapproval.

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Timeline

1. 6 September 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 September 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 September 2016 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 September 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 September 2016

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 September 2016

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Sponsors

• David Young · R · Sponsor
• Lee Zeldin · R · Sponsor
• Sam Graves · R · Cosponsor
• Garret Graves · R · Cosponsor
• Blaine Luetkemeyer · R · Cosponsor
• Michael Burgess · R · Cosponsor
• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Cosponsor
• David Rouzer · R · Cosponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing
• · hsfa00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Financial CHOICE Act of 2016