PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025

# PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish accountability measures related to payments made by the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) to individuals convicted of terrorism or their families. The legislation is designed to track and potentially restrict U.S. financial support to these organizations if they continue making such payments, which supporters argue incentivizes violence. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact U.S.

foreign aid to Palestinian entities and could affect U.S.-Palestinian relations. It may also affect Palestinians who receive payments from their government, as well as organizations involved in Middle East peace initiatives and humanitarian work in Palestinian territories. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 1710 is in committee (under review by House committees) and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Michael Lawler, a Republican from New York, during the 119th Congress.