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Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Introduced: August 14, 2020
Introduced by:
McCollum, Betty
Democratic
· Minnesota
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Everywhere this bill has been
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 14, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E759-760)
Aug 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act
This bill prohibits a federal department or agency from recognizing, or implying recognition of, any claim by Israel of sovereignty over any part of the occupied West Bank in violation of international humanitarian law or customary international law.
Further, it prohibits the use of certain federal funds to support specified activities in West Bank territory that has been unilaterally annexed by Israel or to facilitate or support such annexation. The Department of State must make an annual certification regarding any obligation or expenditure of such funds to Israel for these purposes.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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