H.R. 1136: Make Gaza Great Again Act

The “Make Gaza Great Again Act” aims to impose sanctions on foreign governments that do not cooperate with the United States in facilitating humanitarian entry for Palestinians from Gaza. The bill outlines several key components:

Purpose

The primary goal of the Act is to ensure that Middle Eastern countries, excluding Israel, assist in providing humanitarian entry for Palestinians escaping the current situation in Gaza.

Imposition of Sanctions

• Authority of the President: The President has the authority to impose sanctions on foreign persons who represent governments that have denied requests for humanitarian entry for Palestinians.
• Establishment of a List: Within 60 days of the bill's enactment, the President must create and submit a list of foreign individuals who have rejected these requests. The list will be updated every 180 days for five years or sooner if new information arises.
• Sanctions Details: Sanctions may include blocking property and interests of the individuals within the United States and declaring them inadmissible for entry into the U.S.

Types of Sanctions

• Blocking Property: The President can block transactions involving assets of the individuals on the list, if applicable to U.S. jurisdiction.
• Inadmissibility: Those listed will be ineligible for U.S. visas or admission, and will have any existing visas revoked immediately.

Penalties for Violations

Individuals who violate these sanctions or attempt to do so may face penalties outlined in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Exceptions and Waivers

• National Security Activities: Certain activities relating to national security may be exempt from these sanctions.
• Presidential Waiver: The President has the authority to waive sanctions if deemed in the national interest, with periodic reports on such waivers required.

Sunset Clause

The authority to impose these sanctions will expire five years after the Act's enactment.

Termination of Assistance

The President can suspend foreign assistance to any country that has not complied with requests for humanitarian entry for Palestinians. This can include security assistance and would require notice to Congress.

Exclusions

It is specifically stated that the Act does not apply to Israel or any citizens of Israel.

Relevant Companies

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