Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Gaetz, Matt (R-FL)
Bars entry to the United States for any non-citizen holding a Palestinian Authority passport for two years from enactment. This applies to visa applications, parole entry, and all other admission pathways.
This restricts Palestinian immigration specifically based on national origin/authority, a step toward treating the Palestinian Authority as ineligible for normal diplomatic and travel reciprocity. It signals congressional intent to escalate restrictions on Palestinian movement and formal recognition.