Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 902
RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act
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Introduced 2025-01-31Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceRetiring 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.
Sponsors
- Claudia Tenney Republican sponsor
- 11 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | refer |
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced in House | introduce |