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Replaces the phrase "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in 22 U.S.C. 2378b(f)(3).
Replaces references to "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" throughout the section and amends the section heading accordingly.
Amends section 1004 of the Taylor Force Act by changing the section heading and replacing each occurrence of "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria."
Replaces the phrase "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in 22 U.S.C. 3421 (Multinational Force and Observers Participation Resolution section 2).
Amends section 414 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 by revising the section heading and replacing "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria."
Amends section 9 of the United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 2112) by striking each occurrence of "the West Bank" and inserting "Judea and Samaria."
Replaces the phrase "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in section 2021(i) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (22 U.S.C. 2151).
Amends section 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 by revising the section heading and replacing occurrences of "the West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria."
This bill would change how the U.S. government talks about a specific area in the Middle East. It tells federal agencies to stop using the term “West Bank” and instead use “Judea and Samaria” in official documents and communications. It also updates several existing U.S. laws to replace “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria.”
Federal funds could not be used to create policies, press releases, or other materials that call the area the “West Bank,” except when needed to meet U.S. treaty or agreement obligations. The Secretary of State could allow a temporary waiver if it’s in the U.S. interest and then must explain that decision to Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced January 31, 2025 by Claudia Tenney · Last progress January 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House