To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10642, titled "To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes," was introduced by Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas. The stated purpose of the bill is to establish sanctions related to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The specific details of these sanctions and the full scope of the bill's provisions are not yet available as the official text has not been published.
As introduced, the bill would potentially affect individuals or entities involved in settlements in the West Bank and Gaza by subjecting them to sanctions. The bill's impact on other parties, if any, would depend on the specifics of the sanctions detailed in the full legislative text.
H.R. 10642 is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process, having just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Following its introduction, it would typically be referred to a committee for review and potential amendments. The bill would then need to pass through the House of Representatives and the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10642 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10642, titled "To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes," was introduced by Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas. The stated purpose of the bill is to establish sanctions related to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The specific details of these sanctions and the full scope of the bill's provisions are not yet available as the official text has not been published. As introduced, the bill would potentially affect individuals or entities involved in settlements in the West Bank and Gaza by subjecting them to sanctions. The bill's impact on other parties, if any, would depend on the specifics of the sanctions detailed in the full legislative text. H.R. 10642 is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process, having just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Following its introduction, it would typically be referred to a committee for review and potential amendments. The bill would then need to pass through the House of Representatives and the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 10642 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10642 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10642?
- H.R. 10642 was sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20] (Democrat-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10642?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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