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IGO Anti-Boycott Act

USA118th CongressHR-3016| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2024
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (13)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
IGO Anti-Boycott Act This bill expands an existing anti-boycott law to include certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). Current law prohibits various actions by U.S. persons (individuals or entities) in relation to boycotts imposed by foreign governments on a country which is friendly to the United States and that is not itself the object of a U.S. boycott. This bill applies those prohibitions to similar boycotts imposed by IGOs. Prohibited actions include (1) refusing to do business with companies organized under the laws of the boycotted country, if the refusal is pursuant to an agreement with or request from the country or IGO imposing the boycott; (2) refusing to employ any U.S. person on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin; and (3) furnishing information about whether someone is associated with charitable or fraternal organizations that support the boycotted country. The bill also requires the President to annually submit to Congress and make available to the public a report describing these boycotts and listing the foreign countries and international organizations involved in fostering or imposing them.

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Timeline
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.
Dec 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 13, 2024
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H558-560)
Feb 13, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3016.
Feb 13, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)
Feb 13, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)
Feb 13, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.


  • December 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 13, 2024
    Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 13, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H558-560)


  • February 13, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3016.


  • February 13, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)


  • February 13, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)


  • February 13, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 26, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

International organizations and cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTrade restrictionsU.S. and foreign investments

IGO Anti-Boycott Act

USA118th CongressHR-3016| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2024
IGO Anti-Boycott Act This bill expands an existing anti-boycott law to include certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). Current law prohibits various actions by U.S. persons (individuals or entities) in relation to boycotts imposed by foreign governments on a country which is friendly to the United States and that is not itself the object of a U.S. boycott. This bill applies those prohibitions to similar boycotts imposed by IGOs. Prohibited actions include (1) refusing to do business with companies organized under the laws of the boycotted country, if the refusal is pursuant to an agreement with or request from the country or IGO imposing the boycott; (2) refusing to employ any U.S. person on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin; and (3) furnishing information about whether someone is associated with charitable or fraternal organizations that support the boycotted country. The bill also requires the President to annually submit to Congress and make available to the public a report describing these boycotts and listing the foreign countries and international organizations involved in fostering or imposing them.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.
Dec 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 13, 2024
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H558-560)
Feb 13, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3016.
Feb 13, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)
Feb 13, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)
Feb 13, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.


  • December 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 13, 2024
    Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 13, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H558-560)


  • February 13, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3016.


  • February 13, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)


  • February 13, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H558)


  • February 13, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 26, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (13)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
International organizations and cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTrade restrictionsU.S. and foreign investments