H.R. 5952 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5952 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2023Mrs. Steel introduced the following bill October 25, 2023Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit United States funds to the Palestinian Authority. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibit U.S. Funds to the Palestinian Authority Act. 2. Prohibition on United States funds to the Palestinian Authority (a) In general No funds available to any United States Government department or agency to carry out the provisions of chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.) for any fiscal year may be obligated or expended with respect to providing funds to the Palestinian Authority unless with respect to such fiscal year— (1) an independent audit of the budget of the Palestinian Authority is conducted by a United States nongovernmental or private organization or entity and the Secretary of State submits such audit to Congress; and (2) the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority, at a minimum, meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (8) of subsection (b). (b) Requirements The requirements described in this subsection are that the Palestinian Authority— (1) does not manipulate or inappropriately influence in any way the outcome of presidential or legislative elections in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority; (2) is advancing democratic ideals by actively promoting human rights and ending government corruption through increased efficiency and transparency in all government agencies and initiatives; (3) regularly and strongly condemns terrorism; (4) has taken, and plans to continue to take, tangible steps to disavow terrorism, dismantle terrorist infrastructures, confiscate unauthorized weapons, arrest and bring terrorists to justice, consolidate and control the Palestinian security organizations, and end the incitement to violence and hatred in the Palestinian media, educational institutions, mosques, and other institutions; (5) has ceased to participate in any economic, educational, cultural, or other boycott of Israel, its citizens, its products, or its services; (6) recognizes Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state and conducts diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in the same manner and to the same extent as it conducts diplomatic relations with any other country; and (7) has either excluded Hamas from participating in a unity government or, if not, has required Hamas to explicitly and publicly support the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (7) of this subsection. (c) Effective date This section takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to funds available for fiscal year 2024 and subsequent fiscal years.