West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
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Overview
The West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 aims to address escalating violence in the West Bank by authorizing the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals deemed responsible for or complicit in actions that threaten peace and stability, undermine the two-state solution, or support terrorism. These sanctions include asset blocking and restrictions on visas and admission to the United States. The bill also establishes reporting requirements and includes exceptions related to international obligations and law enforcement objectives.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals involved in violence or threats of violence in the West Bank.
- Includes asset blocking, prohibiting transactions in property of sanctioned individuals.
- Restricts visas and admission to the United States for individuals sanctioned under the Act.
- Creates exceptions for compliance with international obligations and certain law enforcement objectives.
- Requires the Treasury Secretary to report to Congress on the implementation of the Act.
- Defines key terms related to the sanctions and the scope of the legislation.
Who is affected
- Foreign individuals involved in violence or threats in the West Bank
- U.S. citizens and residents
- Entities operating in the West Bank
- Government entities operating in the West Bank
- The United States
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