Bills · HR 1710
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1710International Affairs
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant effort by the U.S. government to address financial support for activities it defines as terrorism. If it becomes law, it would compel the President to impose direct sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the PLO and PA's system of payments to terrorists and their families, potentially increasing financial pressure on these organizations.
For voters, this bill reflects a strong stance on U.S. foreign policy regarding the Palestinian territories and the use of financial tools to influence international actors. If the bill passes, it could disrupt the payment system and potentially alter the financial landscape for those associated with the PLO and PA. If it does not become law, the existing framework under the Taylor Force Act, which restricts U.S. aid based on these payments, would remain, but the specific, direct individual and entity sanctions proposed by this bill would not be enacted.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons and entities involved in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) system of compensation that supports acts of terrorism.
This creates a direct legal obligation for the executive branch to act against those involved in the payment system with financial penalties.
PROVISION 02
Defines who is subject to these sanctions, including foreign persons who have served in PLO/PA roles related to this system, those who provide payments, and specific entities that facilitate the system (e.g., Commission of Prisoners and Released Prisoners).
This clearly identifies the types of individuals and organizations that will be targeted by the new measures, providing clarity on enforcement.
PROVISION 03
Declares it U.S. policy to hold the PLO and PA accountable, including through sanctions, for providing payments, salaries, and benefits to terrorists and their families, citing the Taylor Force Act and the October 7, 2023, attacks.
This formally establishes the U.S. government's intent to use sanctions as a tool to address this issue and contextualizes the bill's purpose.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1710
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1710International Affairs
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
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