Requires the State Department to assess whether any Latin American country, region, or jurisdiction qualifies as a terrorist sanctuary for Hezbollah, and lets the President bar visas and entry for government officials of jurisdictions so designated.

• Requires the Secretary of State, working with intelligence, Treasury, Homeland Security, and Justice officials, to assess within 180 days whether any Latin American jurisdiction meets the legal definition of a terrorist sanctuary.
• Lets the President impose visa and entry bans on government officials of designated jurisdictions unless the official takes significant, verifiable steps to stop the activity.
• Requires the Secretary of State to revoke existing visas held by sanctioned individuals and to issue implementing regulations within 180 days.
• Allows sanctions waivers for individuals for up to 180 days or for jurisdictions for up to one year, with a report to Congress at least 15 days before each waiver. Terminates sanctions five years after the date of enactment.

• Foreign Relations Committee (Senate)

International Affairs