Contact Congress about H.R. 1136: Make Gaza Great Again Act

The President could sanction foreign officials who refuse U.S. requests to accept Palestinians from Gaza for humanitarian entry. Countries could also lose U.S. aid or major non-NATO ally status. Israel and Israeli citizens are excluded.

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Make Gaza Great Again Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 1136: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign officials and governments that receive a U.S. request to accept Palestinians from Gaza for humanitarian entry. Palestinians from Gaza could be affected if the bill leads more countries to offer temporary entry, but that result is not guaranteed. U.S. agencies would also have to track refusals, run sanctions, handle visa bans, and report to Congress.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it links U.S. penalties to whether other countries accept Palestinians from Gaza for humanitarian entry. It could give the President a strong tool to press foreign governments on that issue. It could also strain ties with countries that see the request as a decision for their own immigration or security systems. The real-world effect is uncertain because the President controls when to use the tool and when to waive it.

Key provisions in H.R. 1136

• The President must tell Congress which foreign officials represent governments that rejected a U.S. request to accept Palestinians from Gaza for humanitarian entry.
• The first list is due 60 days after the bill becomes law. Updates are due within 180 days, then each year for five years, or sooner if new information comes up.
• Named officials could have property or money under U.S. control frozen. U.S. people would be blocked from most deals involving that property.
• Named officials could not enter the United States or get U.S. visas or entry benefits. Any visas or entry papers they already have would be canceled automatically.
• Violating the sanctions rules could bring the usual civil or criminal penalties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the law used for many U.S. economic sanctions.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1136

What is H.R. 1136?

The President could sanction foreign officials who refuse U.S. requests to accept Palestinians from Gaza for humanitarian entry. Countries could also lose U.S. aid or major non-NATO ally status. Israel and Israeli citizens are excluded.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1136?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1136?

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