Bill · H.R. 5606· House(119-HR-5606)
Return to PEACE Act
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Return to PEACE Act," aims to codify sanctions against certain individuals. These sanctions involve denying visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA). The bill maintains sanctions that were in effect on July 31, 2025. It allows the Secretary of State to waive these sanctions on a case-by-case basis for up to 180 days at a time. To grant a waiver, the Secretary must determine that the PLO and PA are not engaging in specific actions like supporting terrorism or internationalizing the conflict. The provisions in this section are set to terminate seven years after the act is enacted.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill reinforces US policy stances that align with specific regional security and diplomatic commitments.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
The bill codifies visa denials which restricts the legal movement of specific foreign nationals.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-2
The bill maintains visa denials for PLO and PA members, which restricts movement and legal status potential for these individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Visa Denial for Specific Individuals: The bill maintains sanctions that deny visas to PLO members and PA officials (Section 2(a)). This could be seen as a way to hold these individuals accountable for their actions.
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Conditional Waiver Process: The Secretary of State can waive sanctions if specific criteria are met (Section 2(b)). This provides a mechanism to lift restrictions if the PLO and PA demonstrate they are not engaging in certain behaviors, such as supporting terrorism or internationalizing the conflict (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Continued Visa Restrictions: The bill maintains the denial of visas for individuals who are members of the PLO and officials of the PA (Section 2(a)). This remains in effect unless a waiver is granted by the Secretary of State.
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Strict Criteria for Waivers: The ability to waive sanctions is dependent on the Secretary of State determining that the PLO and PA are not performing specific actions, such as providing payments and benefits in support of terrorism or taking actions through the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice (Section 2(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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York