A bill to prohibit United States foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority and other Palestinian governing entities in the West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5589, titled "A bill to prohibit United States foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority and other Palestinian governing entities in the West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Rand Paul. Its stated purpose is to block U.S. aid to Palestinian governing bodies unless specific conditions, not detailed in the provided information, are satisfied.
The bill would directly impact the flow of U.S. foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority and any other entities governing in the West Bank and Gaza. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
As a newly introduced bill, S. 5589 has just been filed. It has not yet moved to any committees for review or debate. Further action would require it to be considered by the Senate, potentially through committee hearings, amendments, and a vote. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available, so the specific conditions it outlines are unknown.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 29, 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 S. 5589 do?
- This bill, S. 5589, titled "A bill to prohibit United States foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority and other Palestinian governing entities in the West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Rand Paul. Its stated purpose is to block U.S. aid to Palestinian governing bodies unless specific conditions, not detailed in the provided information, are satisfied. The bill would directly impact the flow of U.S. foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority and any other entities governing in the West Bank and Gaza. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. As a newly introduced bill, S. 5589 has just been filed. It has not yet moved to any committees for review or debate. Further action would require it to be considered by the Senate, potentially through committee hearings, amendments, and a vote. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available, so the specific conditions it outlines are unknown.
- Has S. 5589 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5589 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5589?
- S. 5589 was sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5589?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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