KOTEL Act

The KOTEL Act repeals Section 414 of the 1986 Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act, which prohibited U.S. territories from participating in certain land-use programs. This bill directly affects U.S. territories (such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) by removing a barrier that previously excluded them from land-use opportunities. The key mechanism is the repeal of the specific prohibition, allowing territories to access existing land-use initiatives without the prior restriction. The change eliminates a regulatory barrier without creating new programs or funding.