END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act

House Bill

H.R. 5986

119th Congress

END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Mast

R - FL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for the Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza. In other words, it would prevent the U.S. government from providing financial assistance to Palestinian authorities in those areas.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for the Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza. In other words, it would prevent the U.S. government from providing financial assistance to Palestinian authorities in those areas.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill specifies that no federal funds are to be obligated or expended for the Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would ban the use of federal funds for the Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza.
This would cut off U.S. government financial support and aid to Palestinian authorities in those regions.
The goal is to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from going to the Palestinian territories, which some members of Congress view as supporting terrorism or other activities opposed to U.S. interests.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would have a significant impact on Palestinian authorities and citizens living in the West Bank and Gaza. They would lose a critical source of financial support from the U.S. government, which could affect public services, infrastructure, and economic development in those areas. Humanitarian aid organizations working in the Palestinian territories could also be impacted by the funding restrictions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5986, 119th Congress (2025). "END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5986