House Bill 8050
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8050
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
August 14, 2020
08/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
08/14/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E759-760)
08/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:26 PM