The “Palestinian Anti-Terror Act of 2006” was already passed by the Senate in June.
U.S. benefits to the PA government will officially be cut off until the group meets the Quartet demands to recognize Israel, renounce terror and uphold peace agreements with the Jewish State signed by previous PA administrations.
The legislation forbids the U.S. administration from having any contact with Hamas-led Palestinian Authority government until the president declares it is no longer controlled by a terrorist organization.
It also bans U.S. officials from having any contact with members of Hamas, holding talks or attending meetings with the terror organization.
Under the legislation, Hamas members will be barred from receiving visas to enter the United States.
“This bipartisan legislation gives incentives to the Palestinian Authority to take another step toward joining the community of peaceful nations and a step away from the abyss of supporting terrorism,” said Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republic chief sponsor of the bill.
Humanitarian aid to the PA public is exempt from the ban, as is continued funding for specific aid programs, including limited aid to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
The bill now awaits the signature of President George W. Bush for final approval.
U.S. benefits to the PA government will officially be cut off until the group meets the Quartet demands to recognize Israel, renounce terror and uphold peace agreements with the Jewish State signed by previous PA administrations.
The legislation forbids the U.S. administration from having any contact with Hamas-led Palestinian Authority government until the president declares it is no longer controlled by a terrorist organization.
It also bans U.S. officials from having any contact with members of Hamas, holding talks or attending meetings with the terror organization.
Under the legislation, Hamas members will be barred from receiving visas to enter the United States.
“This bipartisan legislation gives incentives to the Palestinian Authority to take another step toward joining the community of peaceful nations and a step away from the abyss of supporting terrorism,” said Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republic chief sponsor of the bill.
Humanitarian aid to the PA public is exempt from the ban, as is continued funding for specific aid programs, including limited aid to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
The bill now awaits the signature of President George W. Bush for final approval.