Sanctions on Non-Cooperative Foreign Governments

Official: Make Gaza Great Again Act

IntroducedFebruary 7, 2025

International Affairs

Why This Matters

This bill lets the President impose sanctions on foreign individuals who do not cooperate with the U.S. in humanitarian efforts for Palestinians from Gaza.

If you are a foreign person who denies humanitarian entry requests, you could face serious sanctions from the U.S. government.

Affects: Foreign individuals from Middle Eastern countries who reject U.S. humanitarian requests.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allows the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who refuse to help the U.S. with humanitarian efforts. 2. The President must create a list of foreign persons who have denied requests for humanitarian entry for Palestinians from Gaza. 3. Sanctions can include blocking property and making individuals ineligible for U.S. visas or entry. 4. The President can waive sanctions on a case-by-case basis if it is in the national interest. 5. The bill exempts certain national security activities from these sanctions.

Who is affected?

Foreign individuals from Middle Eastern countries who reject U.S. humanitarian requests.

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