According to a copy of the legislation seen by Reuters, as reported in Just Security's Early Edition roundup of September 23, 2026, a group of U.S. Senate Democrats is introducing legislation this week to sanction individuals and groups that facilitate Israel's E1 settlement project in the West Bank. The bill is reported to have at least 10 co-sponsors. Reuters reporter Patricia Zegerle is credited with the report; Reuters also reported separately on related diplomatic developments surrounding the war in Gaza.