U.S. would penalize Israeli settlement activity and restrict settlement imports

The President would impose penalties for covered Israeli settlement or outpost construction in the West Bank or Gaza. Covered participants include individuals who are not U.S. persons and organizations not formed under U.S. law. Transactions for food, farm goods, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid would be exempt. Authorized U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, and national security work would also be exempt. The President could grant temporary waivers when vital to U.S. national security, with advance notice to Congress. This construction provision covers activity on or after September 30, 2026.

The United States would ban imports of these goods. The ban would cover goods made even partly in an Israeli settlement or outpost in the West Bank or Gaza. Travelers could carry goods for personal use or genuine gifts, but not in commercial quantities or for sale or resale. Mailed goods and other shipments that do not accompany the traveler would not qualify. The import ban would begin 120 days after enactment and end 10 years after enactment.

U.S. officials would deny covered foreign nationals entry and other immigration benefits. This includes foreign nationals tied to Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank or Gaza on or after September 30, 2026, including attempts and indirect involvement. Exceptions would cover entry required by international commitments and authorized U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, and national security work. The President could grant temporary waivers when vital to U.S. national security, with advance notice to Congress. These restrictions would end 10 years after enactment.