Proposed 'No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act' (HR 9526)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this legislation would permanently bar specific groups of Palestinian residents from legal entry or residency in the U.S. and mandate the removal of those already present, regardless of their individual circumstances or prior legal status.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Palestinian residents in the U.S.

Individuals currently holding DED or other statuses may face loss of protection, inadmissibility, or deportation.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency would be prohibited from granting parole or DED to the specified group and would be required to enforce new inadmissibility and deportation standards.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is a discretionary administrative tool used by the executive branch to protect individuals from countries experiencing political instability or conflict. context

Summary

This bill would prohibit individuals who have habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories or hold Palestinian Authority travel documents from receiving U.S. immigration protections, including asylum, refugee status, and . It also seeks to nullify existing presidential and departmental directives that currently provide to certain Palestinians.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this legislation would permanently bar specific groups of Palestinian residents from legal entry or residency in the U.S. and mandate the removal of those already present, regardless of their individual circumstances or prior legal status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect all Palestinians?

The bill specifically targets individuals who 'habitually resided' in Palestinian-administered territories (Judea, Samaria, or Gaza) or who hold travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

What happens to current DED status for Palestinians if this passes?

The bill explicitly states that the February 2024 presidential memorandum and April 2024 DHS notice regarding DED for certain Palestinians would have 'no force or effect.'

Can someone with a Palestinian passport still apply for asylum?

No. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to specifically prohibit asylum and refugee status for individuals who habitually resided in those territories or hold those travel documents.

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Discoveries

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Categorical Exclusion

The bill moves from individual-based immigration review to a categorical exclusion based on habitual residence in specific territories.

Palestinian Authority

Connected Entities

locationGaza“Territory within Palestinian administration.”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The bill was introduced in the House.”Map →

organizationPalestinian Authority“Issuer of travel documents.”Map →

personMace, Grace“Lead sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personBoebert, Lauren“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personPresident“The President issued the Deferred Enforced Departure memorandum.”Map →

organizationSecretary of Homeland Security“Responsible for implementing enforcement measures.”Map →

personDuncan, Brian“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personNehls, Eli“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

locationJudea and Samaria“Territories within Palestinian administration.”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the bill's documentation.”Map →

organizationHamas“Specifically referenced as a group to be denied benefits.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance90
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Controversy95
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Entertainment20
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz75
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