Bill > HR1710

This bill introduces the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025, which aims to impose sanctions on the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) for their system of compensation that supports terrorism. The bill specifically targets the organizations' practice of providing financial payments to terrorists and their families, which Congress views as an incentive for violent acts. The legislation was prompted by the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 civilian deaths and 240 hostages. Under the bill, the U.S. President would be required to impose sanctions on foreign persons and entities involved in this compensation system, including blocking their property, revoking visas, and prohibiting financial transactions. These sanctions would apply to PLO and PA representatives, officials, and organizations directly involved in or supporting terrorist payment systems. Additionally, the bill would sanction financial institutions that process or facilitate these payments. The sanctions would remain in effect until the Secretary of State certifies that the Palestinian organizations have completely ceased their terrorist compensation system. The bill builds upon the 2018 Taylor Force Act, which previously attempted to restrict U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority based on similar concerns about supporting terrorism.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1710/all-info