By Sen. Jim Risch
Not one penny of Idahoans’ hard-earned tax dollars should ever end up in the hands of terrorists. Yesterday, I led my committee in passing legislation to make sure that never happens.
I strongly support the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act. This commonsense bill blocks U.S. funds from going to the Taliban or any terrorist organization that threatens American lives and our national security.
More than 2,000 Americans lost their lives fighting against the Taliban, with over 20,000 service men and women wounded. It would be an insult to our veterans and troops to allow taxpayer dollars to reach this murderous regime.
For months, I’ve fought Democrat obstructionism to move this bill forward. Now, despite their partisan delays, the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act is one step closer to becoming law.
President Trump has already taken action to defund the Taliban. This legislation supports his work by making that policy permanent and further strengthening our national security.
I am proud to have passed the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act out of committee and will keep fighting to see it passed by the full Senate and signed into law.
About Jim Risch
Jim Risch proudly represents the people of Idaho in the United States Senate. He currently chairs the Foreign Relations Committee and sits on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Risch previously served as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Senator. For the latest press releases and constituent services visit risch.senate.gov.
