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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.

8/21/2024, 1:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 4779

Bill 118 s 4779, also known as the "Palestinian Authority Terrorism Financing Prevention Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to impose sanctions on the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) for their alleged support of terrorism.

The bill aims to target the system of compensation within the PLO and PA that is believed to support acts of terrorism. This includes any financial assistance or rewards given to individuals or their families who have committed acts of terrorism against the United States or its allies.

If passed, the bill would authorize the President to impose sanctions on individuals or entities within the PLO and PA who are found to be involved in supporting terrorism. These sanctions could include freezing assets, restricting travel, and prohibiting financial transactions with the United States. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold the PLO and PA accountable for their alleged support of terrorism and to prevent further acts of violence. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the sanctions on innocent civilians in the region and the potential for escalating tensions. Overall, Bill 118 s 4779 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of terrorism financing within the Palestinian territories. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what its ultimate impact will be on US-Palestinian relations.

Current Status of Bill S 4779

Bill S 4779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4779 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024.  Bill S 4779's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4779

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
28
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4779

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4779

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.

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