HR 5959 United States House · 118th Congress

GAZA Act

HR 5959, the GAZA Act, would bar individuals holding passports issued by the Palestinian Authority from entering the United States. Specifically, it makes such individuals inadmissible, ineligible for visas or parole, and unable to receive immigration benefits under U.S. law. The bill directly affects Palestinian Authority passport holders seeking U.S. entry or immigration status. It creates a specific visa restriction based solely on the passport authority issuing the document.

Issues: ✗ Immigration

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2023

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Introduced Oct 13, 2023 Last action Oct 25, 2023

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Oct 25, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Oct 13, 2023

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 24 co-sponsors