Prohibit U.S. Funds to the Palestinian Authority Act

an independent audit of the budget of the Palestinian Authority is conducted by a United States nongovernmental or private organization or entity and the Secretary of State submits such audit to Congress; and

the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the Palestinian Authority, at a minimum, meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (8) of subsection (b).

does not manipulate or inappropriately influence in any way the outcome of presidential or legislative elections in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority;

is advancing democratic ideals by actively promoting human rights and ending government corruption through increased efficiency and transparency in all government agencies and initiatives;

regularly and strongly condemns terrorism;

has taken, and plans to continue to take, tangible steps to disavow terrorism, dismantle terrorist infrastructures, confiscate unauthorized weapons, arrest and bring terrorists to justice, consolidate and control the Palestinian security organizations, and end the incitement to violence and hatred in the Palestinian media, educational institutions, mosques, and other institutions;

has ceased to participate in any economic, educational, cultural, or other boycott of Israel, its citizens, its products, or its services;

recognizes Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state and conducts diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in the same manner and to the same extent as it conducts diplomatic relations with any other country; and

has either excluded Hamas from participating in a unity government or, if not, has required Hamas to explicitly and publicly support the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (7) of this subsection.