Stop the Settlements Act
Imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons involved in Israeli settlement activity and bars imports of goods produced in settlements or outposts.
In four House committees since Oct. 1, 2026, 7 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank or Gaza are the subject of this measure. It would impose financial and entry-related sanctions on certain foreign persons involved in settlement activity, and allow sanctions on people who support them. It would also bar imports of goods produced in the settlements or outposts, require financial guidance and reports, and end after 10 years.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Impose sanctions on settlement activity
The President would have to impose asset-blocking and entry-related sanctions on foreign persons found responsible for specified settlement construction or population transfers on or after September 30, 2026, including activity in the E1 area. The President could also sanction people involved in other settlement activities determined to undermine the viability of a future Palestinian state, as well as people who support or act for sanctioned persons.
- Block imports from settlements
Starting 120 days after enactment, goods produced or manufactured wholly or partly in Israeli settlements or outposts in the West Bank or Gaza could not be imported into the United States. The ban would not cover qualifying personal baggage, and the President would maintain a list of the settlements and outposts covered.
- Require financial guidance and reports
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network would issue guidance to financial institutions about the activities covered by the sanctions and update it at least every 180 days. The President would report to Congress on sanctions, waivers, settlement expansion, U.S. financial services related to settlement activity, and efforts to protect the viability of a Palestinian state.
- Set a 10-year end date
The Act would terminate 10 years after enactment.
The bill links settlement and outpost activity to the viability of a future Palestinian state. It would use financial restrictions, entry restrictions, and limits on access to the U.S. market as tools addressing that activity.
The restrictions could affect foreign persons’ property and ability to enter the United States, as well as commercial imports. The bill also calls for recurring reports on settlement expansion and related U.S. financial services activity.
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The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Castro with 42 original cosponsorsReferred to Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Judiciary and Ways and Means
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeesOCT 1, 2026FINANCIAL SERVICES · FOREIGN AFFAIRS +2 NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 7 daysNo hearing yet
- 7 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 7, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 24 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Castro’s record: sponsored 25 bills this Congress. 1 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Becca BalintD-VT-ALORIGINAL
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr.D-VA-8ORIGINAL
- Salud O. CarbajalD-CA-24ORIGINAL
- André CarsonD-IN-7ORIGINAL
- Troy A. CarterD-LA-2ORIGINAL
- Greg CasarD-TX-35ORIGINAL
- Sean CastenD-IL-6ORIGINAL
- Madeleine DeanD-PA-4ORIGINAL
- Rosa L. DeLauroD-CT-3ORIGINAL
- Christopher R. DeluzioD-PA-17ORIGINAL
- Mark DeSaulnierD-CA-10ORIGINAL
- Maxine DexterD-OR-3ORIGINAL
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