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S.474: A bill to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (2 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 28, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits certain assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being made available for the West Bank and Gaza unless the Department of State certifies that the Palestinian Authority: (1) is taking steps to end acts of violence against Israeli citizens perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control; and (2) has terminated payments for acts of terrorism against Israeli citizens to any individual who has been...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |