Bills · S 2672
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2672International Affairs
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how U.S. policy towards the West Bank can be managed. Currently, executive orders can be reversed or altered by a new president. By turning Executive Order 14115 into a law, Congress would be establishing a more lasting commitment to imposing sanctions on those who disrupt stability in the West Bank.
If this bill becomes law, the sanctions would be more difficult to remove or modify, requiring congressional action rather than just a presidential decision. This means a more consistent approach to accountability, but also potentially less flexibility for future administrations to adapt policy quickly. If it doesn't become law, the sanctions would remain subject to the discretion of the current and future presidents, potentially leading to quicker policy shifts.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This bill makes Executive Order 14115, which imposes sanctions on individuals undermining peace in the West Bank, into a permanent law.
This means the sanctions will be more difficult to remove or change, requiring congressional action instead of just a new presidential order.
PROVISION 02
It reinstates any sanctions from Executive Order 14115 that were previously cancelled by Executive Order 14148.
This ensures that all original sanctions identified in EO 14115 are back in force and protected by law.
PROVISION 03
It establishes a formal process for the President to terminate sanctions on a specific person, requiring notice to Congress.
This provision creates a check on presidential power, ensuring Congress is informed and has oversight when sanctions are lifted.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 1
Introduced in Senate
AUG 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2672
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 1, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025
Senate BillS 2672International Affairs
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
