Bill · S. 1612· Senate(119-S-1612)
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- James Risch
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025" aims to limit funding for the United Nations and other organizations. It targets organizations that give the Palestine Liberation Organization any status, rights, or privileges that go beyond observer status. The bill amends previous Foreign Relations Authorization Acts from 1990, 1991, 1994, and 1995 to enforce these limits. Additionally, the act specifies that these rules do not apply to Taiwan.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
Limits US financial contributions to the UN and affiliated organizations under specific conditions.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
Potential reduction in foreign spending via limited contributions to international organizations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
Imposes stricter conditions on how US funds are distributed to international bodies.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
Limits funding to international organizations that grant the PLO beyond observer status.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-4
Uses financial restrictions as a diplomatic tool, which may reduce engagement with specific international bodies.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
May create tension with UN member states that support Palestinian status upgrades.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction of privileges for the PLO: By amending Section 414(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, the bill limits the Palestine Liberation Organization to observer status, preventing them from having "the same standing as member states."
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Control over funding: Through amendments to Section 410 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, the bill limits contributions to organizations that grant the PLO more than observer status.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced funding for international organizations: Because Section 3 limits contributions to the United Nations and affiliated organizations that provide the PLO with more than observer status, these organizations may lose funding.
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
- Increases Foreign Aid-5Improves Diplomatic Engagement-4Improves International Alliances-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces National Debt+1
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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