Bill · S. 2672· Senate(119-S-2672)
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Peter Welch
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act," aims to codify Executive Order 14115. It establishes sanctions on persons who undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. The act ensures these sanctions remain in effect after the date of enactment. Additionally, it reinstates sanctions that were previously revoked by Executive Order 14148. The President is granted the authority to terminate these sanctions under specific conditions involving congressional notice.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill establishes sanctions targeting those undermining peace and security in the West Bank, which relates to regional stability and border security issues.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The bill codifies sanctions to address stability issues in the West Bank, which can impact regional international relations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reinstatement of Sanctions: The bill reinstates sanctions that were previously revoked by Executive Order 14148, which targets persons undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank (Section 2(b)).
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Accountability for Activity: The President can terminate sanctions if a person stops the activity that caused them or takes significant verifiable steps toward stopping it (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
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Reliable Assurances: Sanctions can be lifted if the President receives reliable assurances that the person will not knowingly engage in prohibited activities in the future (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Continued Sanctions: The bill keeps sanctions in effect for persons undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank unless the President takes specific steps to terminate them (Section 2(a)).
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Specific Termination Requirements: Sanctions can only be terminated if the President submits a notice to appropriate congressional committees regarding the person's actions and future intentions (Section 2(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland