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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E759-760)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E759-760)
International Affairs
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsPalestiniansSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWest Bank
Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act
USA116th CongressHR-8050| House
| Updated: 8/14/2020
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.
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsPalestiniansSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWest Bank