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H.R. 3045: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

The West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 aims to address increasing violence in the West Bank by implementing sanctions against foreign individuals or entities involved in actions that threaten the stability and security of the region. The bill begins with findings that highlight significant issues, such as extremist violence, forced displacements, and general threats to peace in the West Bank and surrounding areas, which undermine U.S. foreign policy goals and national security.

Sanctions Implementation

The President is authorized to impose sanctions on any foreign person deemed responsible for or complicit in actions threatening the peace and security of the West Bank. The sanctions apply to individuals engaged in various activities, including:

Planning or carrying out violence against civilians.
Creating fear among civilians to force them to move.
Destruction of property or illegal occupation of land.
Leadership roles in entities participating in such activities.

Types of Sanctions

The sanctions can include:

Asset Blocking: Freezing and prohibiting all transactions related to properties controlled by sanctioned individuals within the U.S.
Visa Restrictions: Denying entry or visas to any individuals associated with the sanctioned actions, including revoking existing visas.

Exceptions and Waivers

There are certain exceptions to the sanctions, including:

Compliance with international obligations.
Entry for law enforcement purposes, if deemed necessary.

Additionally, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security can waive sanctions if it is in the national interest.

Reporting Requirements

After the enactment of this act, the Secretary of the Treasury must submit a report within 90 days, detailing the sanctioned individuals and the compliance status every 90 days thereafter.

Definitions

The bill provides definitions for key terms such as "terrorism," "entity," and outlines who qualifies as a "U.S. person." It defines terrorism as an act intended to intimidate or coerce civilians, influence government policies through fear, or affect governmental conduct through extreme measures.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Apr. 28, 2025	Introduced in House
Apr. 28, 2025	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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