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Palestinian Terrorism Support Prevention Act

This act aims to impose sanctions on individuals, companies, and governments that support Palestinian terrorism, specifically Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This means the United States will restrict the flow of money and goods to these groups, potentially affecting international transactions and foreign aid. However, the act includes exceptions for humanitarian assistance to avoid harming civilians.
Key points
Imposing financial and trade sanctions on individuals and entities supporting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Suspending US aid and opposing international loans for governments supporting these organizations.
Requiring the US President to report on foreign support for Palestinian terrorism.
Exempting transactions related to food, medicine, and humanitarian aid from sanctions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1904
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1904.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposing financial and trade sanctions on individuals and entities supporting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
  • Suspending US aid and opposing international loans for governments supporting these organizations.
  • Requiring the US President to report on foreign support for Palestinian terrorism.
  • Exempting transactions related to food, medicine, and humanitarian aid from sanctions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Security Economy