Contact Congress about S. 1126: Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act

The bill would freeze U.S.-connected assets and block U.S. travel for the Popular Resistance Committees and related foreign people or groups. It also makes the State Department explain whether the Popular Resistance Committees and Lions' Den should get formal terrorist labels.

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Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S. 1126: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Popular Resistance Committees, Lions' Den, and foreign people or groups tied to the Popular Resistance Committees. It also affects U.S. banks, companies, people, and agencies because they would need to avoid banned dealings with covered targets. Covered foreign individuals would face the clearest personal effect: they could lose U.S. visas and be blocked from entering the country.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it would cut targeted groups off from U.S.-linked money, property, and travel access. That could make it harder for them to move funds through the U.S. financial system or interact with U.S.-connected people and institutions. It would also give Congress more regular reports on how the State Department handles terrorist labels. The wider effect on the Middle East conflict, diplomacy, or future violence is not stated in the bill and remains uncertain.

Key provisions in S. 1126

• The President must sanction the Popular Resistance Committees and related foreign people or groups. This starts 90 days after the bill becomes law, for targets the President identifies.
• Covered foreign people and groups would have U.S.-connected money and property frozen. The bill uses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law that lets the President block assets during national security threats.
• Covered foreign individuals could not enter the United States or get visas, admission, or parole. The bill also requires the government to cancel any current visas or entry papers they have.
• The sanctions would not block entry when the United States must allow it under the United Nations Headquarters Agreement or other international duties.
• The sanctions would not limit authorized U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, or national security work.

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Questions people ask about S. 1126

What is S. 1126?

The bill would freeze U.S.-connected assets and block U.S. travel for the Popular Resistance Committees and related foreign people or groups. It also makes the State Department explain whether the Popular Resistance Committees and Lions' Den should get formal terrorist labels.

How do I support or oppose S. 1126?

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Who should I contact about S. 1126?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 1126 before I act?

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