This legislative proposal, titled the Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use Act or the KOTEL Act , aims to eliminate a long-standing restriction on U.S. funding. Specifically, it seeks to repeal Section 414 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986. This section currently prohibits the use of funds for the acquisition, development, or construction of any facility in Israel, Jerusalem, or the West Bank. By repealing this prohibition, the bill would permit the allocation of funds for these purposes in the specified regions. The measure would therefore remove a significant financial constraint on U.S. activities related to infrastructure and property in these areas, potentially altering the scope of U.S. engagement.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
KOTEL Act
USA119th CongressHR-4983| House
| Updated: 8/15/2025
This legislative proposal, titled the Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use Act or the KOTEL Act , aims to eliminate a long-standing restriction on U.S. funding. Specifically, it seeks to repeal Section 414 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986. This section currently prohibits the use of funds for the acquisition, development, or construction of any facility in Israel, Jerusalem, or the West Bank. By repealing this prohibition, the bill would permit the allocation of funds for these purposes in the specified regions. The measure would therefore remove a significant financial constraint on U.S. activities related to infrastructure and property in these areas, potentially altering the scope of U.S. engagement.