Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 14, 2020)
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 just happenedAug 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 14, 2020
- Aug 14, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Aug 14, 2020IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E759-760)
- Aug 14, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 14, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House