S 1697 — Taylor Force Act

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Shelby, and Mr.

Cruz)Cruz, introducedMr. the following bill;

whichScott, wasMr. read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens and United States Citizens.

Cardin, Mr.

Menendez, Mr.

Schumer, Mr.

Coons, Mr.

Nelson, and Mr.

Perdue) introduced the following bill;

which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations September 6, 2017 Reported by Mr.

Corker, with amendments [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens and United States Citizens.

(3) The United States Government supports community-based programs in the West Bank and Gaza that provide for basic human needs, such as food, water, health, shelter, protection, education and livelihoods, and that promote peace and development.

(4) Since fiscal year 2015, annual appropriations legislation has provided for the reduction of Economic Support Fund aid for the Palestinian Authority ``by an amount the Secretary determines is equivalent to the amount expended by the Palestinian Authority as payments for acts of terrorism by individuals who are imprisoned after being fairly tried and convicted for acts of terrorism and by individuals who died committing acts of terrorism during the previous calendar year''.

andand; (3) has revoked any law, decree, regulation, or document authorizing or implementing a system of compensation for imprisoned individuals that uses the sentence or period of incarceration of an individual to determine the level of compensation paid.

(3) has revoked any law, decree, regulation, or document authorizing or implementing a system of compensation for imprisoned individuals that uses the sentence or period of incarceration of an individual to determine the level of compensation paid.;

and (4) is publicly condemning such acts of violence and is taking steps to investigate or is cooperating in investigations of such acts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY ACCOUNTABILITY FUND.

(a) Establishment of Fund.--There is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the ``Palestinian Authority Accountability Fund'' (PAAF).

The PAAF shall consist of funds withheld under sections 4 and 5.

(b) Investments.--The Secretary of State shall invest funds in the PAAF in an interest-bearing obligation of the United States Government, or an obligation that has its principal and interest guaranteed by the Government, that the Secretary determines has a maturity suitable for the Fund.

(c) Use of Funds.--Funds from the PAAF may be made available upon a certification by the Secretary of State that the Palestinian Authority has met the conditions set forth in section 4(a).

(d) Disposition of Unused Funds.--On the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, all funds that are in the PAAF shall be withdrawn and made available to the Department of State for the purpose of assistance other than that deemed benefitting the Palestinian Authority.

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1697 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens and United States Citizens.

_______________________________________________________________________ September 6, 2017 Reported with amendments