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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the United Nations Participation Act of to provide for a prohibition on contributions to the United Nations related to discrimination against Israel.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Stand with Israel Act," amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to prohibit federal funding for any United Nations (UN) entity that discriminates against Israel by expelling, downgrading, suspending, or restricting Israel's membership or participation. Specifically, the bill prevents the Department of State or any other federal agency from providing contributions to UN funds, programs, specialized agencies, or related entities if they take actions that limit Israel's ability to participate fully and equally with other UN member states. This legislation appears designed to protect Israel from potential diplomatic marginalization within international organizations by creating a financial deterrent against any UN body that might seek to reduce Israel's standing or engagement. The bill represents a legislative effort to ensure Israel's equal treatment within the UN system by using US funding as a means of enforcing diplomatic fairness.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (27)
Jim Risch (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
James Justice (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
David McCormick (R),
Ashley Moody (R),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1521/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1521/BILLS-119s1521is.pdf |
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