GAZA Act

HR 8629, titled the GAZA Act, prohibits the entry of individuals holding passports issued by the Palestinian Authority into the United States. The bill bans admission, parole, and visa issuance for these individuals for a two-year period starting upon enactment. It directly affects Palestinians with Palestinian Authority passports seeking to enter the U.S. for any purpose during this timeframe. The key mechanism is a temporary, blanket restriction on entry based solely on passport issuance authority. This policy change alters U.S. immigration procedures for a specific group without specifying exceptions or enforcement details.