# 119-hr-4983: KOTEL Act

119-hr-4983, KOTEL Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4983
- Congress: 119
- Title: KOTEL Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Removes the federal ban on using U.S. funds to acquire, develop, or build sites in Israel, Jerusalem, or the West Bank.** By repealing Section 414 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4862), the bill would permit site acquisition, development, or construction in those areas to be funded if later appropriations or authorizations provide money. The bill would not itself provide funding, create new programs, or set funding levels and leaves any spending decisions to subsequent laws and budget actions.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Allow federal funds for Israel projects: benefit, low. The bill would repeal a rule that blocks federal money from buying land or building facilities in Israel, Jerusalem, or the West Bank. If enacted, agencies and eligible grantees could seek funds for site purchase, development, or construction there. It would not create new money; Congress would sti…

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- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
- 119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-4983 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4983)

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- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9086)
- [119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3633)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4983 (as of 2026-04-21).