A group of Republican lawmakers is proposing a new bill, the No Funding Without Freedom Act, which aims to halt all U.S. financial aid to Afghanistan until American citizens wrongfully detained by the Taliban are released. This legislation comes in response to concerns that taxpayer dollars are indirectly benefiting the Taliban, with reports indicating that U.S. aid has contributed to the Taliban's revenue through taxation and currency exchanges. Representative Josh Brecheen, a key sponsor, argues that the Biden administration's withdrawal has led to a situation where U.S. funds are misused by the Taliban. The bill would restrict federal agencies from providing direct cash assistance to Afghanistan and block financial support to the United Nations if it involves direct cash aid. Additionally, Rep. Tim Burchett emphasized the need to cut off all financial support to prevent the Taliban from accessing American resources. Critics of the current aid strategy warn that it could perpetuate the Taliban's control and undermine U.S. interests in the region.