New Bicameral Bill Would Codify West Bank Sanctions EO
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a bill Dec. 10 that would codify President Joe Biden’s February executive order allowing the U.S. to sanction those who undermine peace, security and stability in the West Bank (see 2402010053).
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Supporters of the Sanctions and Accountability for Non-Compliance and Transparent Investigative Oversight for National Security (SANCTIONS) in the West Bank Act are concerned the incoming Trump administration could rescind the executive order.
The bill was referred to the Senate Banking Committee and the House Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees.