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A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the system of compensation of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism.
1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 198
Bill 119 s 198, also known as the "Palestinian Authority Terrorism Financing Prevention Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to impose sanctions on the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) for their alleged support of terrorism.
The bill specifically targets the system of compensation within the PLO and PA that is believed to support acts of terrorism. If passed, the bill would require the President to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that are involved in providing financial support to the PLO or PA for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities.
The sanctions outlined in the bill could include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and denying entry into the United States. The goal of these sanctions is to deter the PLO and PA from continuing to fund terrorism and to hold them accountable for their actions. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to combat terrorism and protect US national security interests. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the sanctions on innocent civilians in the Palestinian territories who rely on the PLO and PA for essential services. Overall, Bill 119 s 198 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of terrorism financing by targeting the PLO and PA. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate the potential consequences of imposing sanctions on these organizations.
The bill specifically targets the system of compensation within the PLO and PA that is believed to support acts of terrorism. If passed, the bill would require the President to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that are involved in providing financial support to the PLO or PA for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities.
The sanctions outlined in the bill could include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and denying entry into the United States. The goal of these sanctions is to deter the PLO and PA from continuing to fund terrorism and to hold them accountable for their actions. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to combat terrorism and protect US national security interests. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the sanctions on innocent civilians in the Palestinian territories who rely on the PLO and PA for essential services. Overall, Bill 119 s 198 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of terrorism financing by targeting the PLO and PA. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate the potential consequences of imposing sanctions on these organizations.
Current Status of Bill S 198
Bill S 198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 198 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025. Bill S 198's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 198
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 198
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 198
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the system of compensation of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism.
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the system of compensation of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism.
Comments

Lilith Michael
468
10 months ago
I support US S Bill 198 to sanction PLO & PA for supporting terrorism. It's necessary.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 198
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