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US HR5606

US HR5606
Return to PEACE Act Return to Palestinian Entities Accountability and Counterterrorism Enforcement Act


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Introduced
09/26/2025
In Committee
09/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To codify sanctions with respect to individuals who are Palestine Liberation Organization members and Palestinian Authority officials.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Return to PEACE Act," codifies existing sanctions against members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) officials by maintaining restrictions on their ability to obtain visas to the United States. The bill allows the Secretary of State to waive these sanctions on a case-by-case basis for renewable 180-day periods, but only if the PLO and PA meet specific conditions: they must not be taking actions that undermine United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, avoid internationalizing their conflict with Israel through international courts, cease supporting terrorism (including incitement or glorification of violence), and stop providing financial support to terrorists and their families. To receive a waiver, the Secretary of State must transmit a determination to congressional committees that the PLO and PA are meeting these conditions. The sanctions will remain in effect for seven years from the date of the bill's enactment, after which they will automatically sunset. The bill essentially maintains existing visa denial policies while providing a flexible mechanism for potential diplomatic engagement based on the Palestinian entities' behavior.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/26/2025)

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