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Proposed Amendment: Reporting on Political Violence in the West Bank

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6488

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Shaheen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Secretary of State to report on instances of political violence in the West Bank. The report would cover incidents occurring between July 19, 2024, and the date the bill becomes law, including a list of individuals whose actions may be subject to sanctions.

Why it matters

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the U.S. Department of State formally document and report to Congress specific acts of political violence in the West Bank, potentially identifying individuals for future sanctions.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is tasked with the administrative duty of compiling and submitting the report to Congress.

Directly affected

Individuals involved in West Bank political violence

Individuals identified in the report may be subject to review for potential sanctions under existing law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment require the Secretary of State to do?

The Secretary of State must provide Congress with a list of all political violence incidents in the West Bank occurring between July 19, 2024, and the date the bill is enacted, including a list of potentially individuals.

What types of violence are included in the report?

The report must cover attacks by Palestinians against Israelis and attacks by Israelis, including violent extremist settlers, against Palestinians.

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Connected Entities

Government Publishing Office, Mrs. Shaheen, Secretary of State

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that published the Congressional Record.”Map →

PersonMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

PersonSecretary of State“The official responsible for submitting the required report to Congress.”Map →

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