Bill · H.R. 1710· House(119-HR-1710)
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 aims to impose sanctions on the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA). The bill addresses a system of compensation that provides payments, salaries, and benefits to terrorists and their families. It mandates the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons and entities that facilitate or participate in this compensation system. Sanctions include blocking property and revoking visas or entry documentation. Additionally, the bill targets foreign financial institutions that facilitate these transactions. These measures are intended to hold the PLO and PA accountable for supporting acts of terrorism.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill imposes strict inadmissibility and visa revocation for persons involved in the terrorist compensation system.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The bill uses sanctions to hold the PLO and PA accountable for supporting terrorism.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would high-income households be better off under this?-1
The bill blocks property and interests of foreign persons involved in the compensation system.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-1
The bill imposes strict inadmissibility and revokes existing visas for targeted individuals.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-1
The bill targets foreign financial institutions by restricting their ability to maintain accounts in the United States.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Terrorist Support: The bill seeks to hold the PLs and PA accountable for their system of compensation that incentivizes and rewards acts of terrorism (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
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Blocking of Financial Resources: The President is authorized to block property and interests in property belonging to foreign persons involved in the compensation system, which can prevent these funds from being used in the United States (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Restriction of Movement for Involved Individuals: Individuals involved in the compensation system are deemed inadmissible to the United States and subject to the immediate revocation of any existing visas or entry documentation (Section 4(b)(2)).
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Disruption of Financial Facilitation: The bill targets foreign financial institutions that process payments or facilitate significant transactions related to the compensation system by prohibiting or strictly conditioning their accounts in the United States (Section 5(b) and 5(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Sanctions on Foreign Persons: Foreign persons who serve as officials, employees, or representatives of the PLO or PA, or those who provide support to them, will face the loss of property and the inability to enter the United States (Section 4(a) and 4(b)).
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Impact on Financial Institutions: Foreign financial institutions that engage in transactions related to the compensation system face prohibitions or strict conditions regarding their ability to maintain correspondent or payable-through accounts in the United States (Section 5(b) and 5(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households-1Good For Immigrants-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1Improves Veterans Benefits-1
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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