Bills · S 1126
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1126International Affairs
Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to cut off financial support and restrict the movement of a group identified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government. By imposing sanctions, the U.S. intends to weaken the Popular Resistance Committees' ability to plan and carry out future attacks, thereby enhancing national security and protecting U.S. interests abroad.
If this bill becomes law, it would formalize and strengthen the U.S. government's response to the PRC's activities, particularly in light of the October 7, 2023, attacks, making it harder for the group and its associates to operate financially or travel internationally. If it doesn't become law, the decision to sanction these groups would remain at the President's discretion, without a direct congressional mandate.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to impose sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and associated entities 90 days after the bill becomes law.
This ensures the U.S. government takes direct action against the specified group and its network.
PROVISION 02
Sanctions include blocking all property and financial interests of the PRC and its affiliates in the U.S. or under U.S. control.
This aims to cut off financial resources used to fund terrorist activities.
PROVISION 03
Sanctions also make any foreign person associated with the PRC inadmissible to the U.S. and revoke any existing visas.
This prevents individuals linked to the group from traveling to or operating within the United States.
PROVISION 04
Includes exceptions for United Nations Headquarters Agreement obligations and authorized U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activities.
These exceptions ensure the U.S. can uphold international agreements and conduct essential government operations.
PROVISION 05
The President can waive sanctions for national security interests for up to 180 days or terminate them if the group stops engaging in terrorism or winds down.
This provides flexibility for the executive branch in foreign policy and allows for future changes based on circumstances.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in Senate
MAR 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1126
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2025
Last actionMar 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025
Senate BillS 1126International Affairs
Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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