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HR3045FEDERALin_committee

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West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

April 28, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Apr 28, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would mandate that the U.S. government freeze the assets of and deny entry to s identified as participating in or supporting violence in the West Bank, directly impacting their ability to conduct financial transactions or travel to the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Foreign persons involved in West Bank violence

These individuals would face asset freezes and travel bans to the United States if identified by the President.

U.S. financial institutions

These institutions would be required to block transactions and freeze assets belonging to any person sanctioned under this act.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. President to impose financial and travel sanctions on foreign individuals involved in violence, property destruction, or forced displacement in the West Bank. It aims to protect U.S. national security interests and support the viability of a two-state solution.

Key Facts

The President is required to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to be responsible for or complicit in violence, property destruction, or forced displacement in the West Bank.
Sanctions include the blocking of all property and interests in property held within the United States or controlled by U.S. persons.
Sanctions include the prohibition of all financial transactions, contributions, or provision of goods/services to or from sanctioned individuals.
Sanctioned individuals are rendered inadmissible to the United States and ineligible for visas; any existing visas must be revoked immediately.
Sanctions apply to leaders or officials of entities that engage in the prohibited activities.
Sanctions apply to those who provide material, financial, or technological support to sanctioned persons.
Sanctions apply to those who own or control, or act on behalf of, sanctioned persons.
Sanctions apply to those who participate in or train for acts of terrorism affecting the West Bank.
Exceptions exist for compliance with international obligations, such as the UN Headquarters Agreement.
The Secretary of State or Secretary of Homeland Security may waive visa sanctions if entry serves important U.S. law enforcement objectives or is not contrary to U.S. interests.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be subject to these sanctions?

s identified by the President as being involved in violence, property destruction, forced displacement, or terrorism in the West Bank, as well as their leaders, financial supporters, and those acting on their behalf.

What happens if someone is sanctioned under this bill?

Their assets in the U.S. are frozen, they are barred from entering the U.S., any existing U.S. visas are revoked, and they are prohibited from conducting financial transactions with U.S. persons.

Are there any exceptions to these sanctions?

Yes, exceptions exist for international treaty obligations (like the UN Headquarters Agreement) and for cases where the Secretary of State or Homeland Security determines that entry serves U.S. law enforcement or national security interests.

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Expansion of Sanctions Criteria

The bill explicitly links property destruction and forced displacement in the West Bank to U.S. national security threats, broadening the scope of standard foreign policy sanctions.

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Connected Entities

personJerrold Nadler“Primary sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

personAdam Smith“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personJim Himes“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

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