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S3356Referred to Committee

HALT Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-04
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
ⓘ
Type

Sponsor

Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
Democrat · MA · Senator
Votes with party: 85.3% (883 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000133

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Original· 2025-12-04

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2025-12-04

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2025-12-04

Previously

  • Foreign Relations CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-04

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish new restrictions on U.S. foreign aid and international assistance programs, requiring stricter oversight and conditions before funds are distributed to other countries. It aims to give Congress more control over how American taxpayer money is spent abroad and potentially redirect resources based on national security interests and alignment with U.S. values. The bill affects foreign aid recipients, international organizations that receive U.S. support, and American taxpayers funding these programs.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

International Affairs
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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