Sponsor · U.S. Representative, NY-24 · Republican
House bill · H.R. 902 (119th Congress)
RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act
Summary
Retiring the Egregious Confusion Over the Genuine Name of Israel’s Zone of Influence by Necessitating Government-use of Judea and Samaria Act or the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to prepare or promulgate certain materials (including any policy, guidance, regulation, executive order, or other work products) that refers to Judea and Samaria as the West Bank. The prohibition does not apply to U.S. obligations under international treaties or other agreements. The bill also amends certain laws to replace the term the West Bank with Judea and Samaria .
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Committee
House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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