H.R. 5606: Return to Palestinian Entities Accountability and Counterterrorism Enforcement Act

This bill, known as the Return to Palestinian Entities Accountability and Counterterrorism Enforcement Act, aims to codify existing sanctions against members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Here’s a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Short Title

The bill can be referred to as the "Return to Palestinian Entities Accountability and Counterterrorism Enforcement Act" or "Return to PEACE Act."

Continuing Sanctions

The bill establishes that sanctions denying visas to individuals who are members of the PLO and officials of the PA will remain in effect after the bill is enacted. These sanctions were originally put in place under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act and are meant to prevent certain individuals from entering the United States.

Waiver Provision

There is a provision allowing the Secretary of State to waive these sanctions on a case-by-case basis. The waivers can be granted for renewable periods of up to 180 days. However, for the waiver to be approved, the Secretary must report to Congress and determine that the PLO and PA are not:

• Taking actions at international organizations that contradict previous commitments related to United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338.
• Internationalizing their conflict with Israel through entities like the International Criminal Court or the International Court of Justice.
• Supporting terrorism, which includes promoting violence or glorifying acts of terrorism, particularly in educational materials.
• Providing financial support to Palestinian terrorists and their families.

Expiration of the Act

The provisions of this bill are set to expire seven years after it is enacted.

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