This bill, introduced in November 2023, would suspend Qatar's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that provides certain military and defense benefits. The suspension would take effect immediately upon enactment unless the President certifies to Congress that Qatar no longer directly supports international terrorism or foreign terrorist organizations. The legislation requires the President to resubmit this certification every 90 days, and if the administration determines Qatar fails to meet the standards, the ally designation would be permanently terminated. The bill defines Qatar's support for terrorism broadly to include harboring members of Hamas or other designated terrorist groups, obstructing hostage releases, or providing funds to Iran, Afghanistan, or state sponsors of terrorism. The legislation affects U.S. defense cooperation with Qatar and requires no new funding, instead placing conditions on the existing designation based on counterterrorism compliance.
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