Tell Congress to Pass & Expand the ‘No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act’

H.R.260 — No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act (119th Congress, 2025–2026) Introduced in the House on January 9, 2025

U.S. tax dollars should never fund terrorism

While H.R.260 — the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act — takes an important step by cutting off funding to the Taliban, it doesn’t go far enough.

We need Congress to expand this bill to include all Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This is the only way to ensure that no U.S. aid, directly or indirectly, supports extremist networks, violence, or state-sponsored terrorism abroad.

Now is the time to act. Contact your local representatives and urge them to strengthen this bill to protect American taxpayers, accountability, and national security.

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A Growing Global Threat: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)

Across the world, extremist organizations are using political, charitable, and religious fronts to gain legitimacy and access international aid. One such organization, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is a rising political power in Bangladesh with deep ties to the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). Regular high-level meetings between JI and MB leadership in Cairo have strengthened these transnational links. In April 2025, The New York Times highlighted JI’s growing influence and the risks it poses to regional stability.

Connections to Extremist Networks

JI maintains long-standing relationships with several designated terrorist organizations:

  • Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) — responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

  • Hamas — supported through charitable fronts such as Alkhidmat Foundation and Jamaat ud-Dawa (JuD).

  • Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) — known to train militants and support JI’s operations in Bangladesh and beyond.

China’s Expanding Role

In July 2025, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hosted a JI delegation, praising the organization as “disciplined and well-organized.” This partnership aligns with Beijing’s broader strategy of using Islamist political movements to expand its influence across South Asia.

International Actions Against JI

Many nations have already recognized the threat posed by Jamaat-e-Islami:

  • Russia (2003): Designated JI as a terrorist organization due to its links to the Muslim Brotherhood and extremist activities.

  • India (2019): Banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu & Kashmir under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for supporting secessionist militancy.

  • Bangladesh (2024): Renewed bans on JI following violent unrest and evidence of war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War.

  • Pakistan: JI maintains legal status but is tied to multiple banned militant organizations, including JuD and other extremist factions.

These international actions demonstrate a clear precedent — and highlight the need for the United States to follow suit by expanding H.R.260 to include all designated terrorist entities.

Policy Recommendations

  1. Expand H.R.260 to Include All FTOs

    Ensure that all U.S. taxpayer funds are shielded from diversion to extremist groups or their affiliates.

  2. Targeted Sanctions

    Sanction key figures and networks — including Muhammad Yunus and Grameen-linked enterprises — that facilitate extremist financing.

  3. Oversight & Accountability

    Require stricter vetting and monitoring of foreign aid programs to prevent misuse by high-risk organizations.