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HR 2587 100th Congress House International Affairs Crime prevention Palestinians Terrorism

A bill to make unlawful the establishment or maintenance within the United States of an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 3, 1987 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from State, Justice.
Jun 15, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jun 15, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jun 15, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Jun 15, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Jun 3, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 3, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the determination of the Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO): (1) is a terrorist organization; (2) is a threat to the interests of the United States, its allies, and to international law; and (3) should not benefit from operating in the United States.

Prohibits, if the purpose is to further the interests of the PLO: (1) the receipt of anything of value except informational material from the PLO; (2) the expenditure of funds from the PLO; or (3) the establishment or maintenance of a PLO office within the jurisdiction of the United States.

Provides that the provisions of this Act shall cease to have effect if the President certifies to the Congress that the PLO no longer practices or supports terrorist actions.

What's happening now June 19, 1987

Executive Comment Requested from State, Justice.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jun 18, 1987
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 3, 1987
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2587: A bill to make unlawful the establishment or maintenance within the United States of an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2587/
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"H.R. 2587: A bill to make unlawful the establishment or maintenance within the United States of an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2587/.
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H.R. 2587, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2587/.
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[H.R. 2587: A bill to make unlawful the establishment or maintenance within the United States of an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2587/)
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