Cory Booker (D-NJ)
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 43 Democratic cosponsors · See all 44 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 aims to prevent violence in the West Bank. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who endanger United States national security or undermine the prospects for a two-state solution through illegal violent acts. These acts include targeting civilians, destroying property, or engaging in terrorism. Sanctions may include asset blocking and the revocation of visas or admission to the United States. The President also has the authority to waive these sanctions if it serves national security interests.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill supports the two-state solution and international obligations which can strengthen diplomatic ties.
- Scored +2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill regulates the entry of specific foreign individuals through visa revocations and inadmissibility rules.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill aims to promote regional stability which indirectly supports a more secure environment.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The bill empowers the President to block the assets and transactions of high-value foreign persons.
- Scored -2
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill implements strict inadmissibility and visa revocation rules for designated individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Civilians and Property: The bill targets individuals responsible for acts of violence targeting civilians, threats of violence intended to coerce or intimidate, and the destruction of private property or the seizure of property (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Humanitarian Relief: Sanctions do not apply to transactions involving the provision of food, agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, or other humanitarian assistance (Section 2(c)(2)).
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International Obligations: The bill allows for the admission of individuals when necessary to comply with international obligations, such as those related to the United Nations (Section 2(c)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Loss via Asset Blocking: The President can prohibit all transactions in the property and interests of designated foreign persons, which includes blocking the provision or receipt of funds, goods, or services (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Travel and Entry Restrictions: Individuals designated under this act are deemed inadmissible to the United States and will have their current visas revoked immediately (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Targeting of Leaders and Entities: Sanctions can be applied to leaders or officials of entities that engage in prohibited activities, as well as those who materially assist or provide support to sanctioned persons (Section 2(a)(2)-(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The bill empowers the President to block the assets and transactions of high-value foreign persons. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill implements strict inadmissibility and visa revocation rules for designated individuals.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill supports the two-state solution and international obligations which can strengthen diplomatic ties. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill aims to promote regional stability which indirectly supports a more secure environment.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill regulates the entry of specific foreign individuals through visa revocations and inadmissibility rules.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill focuses on asset and entry restrictions rather than privacy protections.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts