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IGO Anti-Boycott Act
3/1/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 867
The proposed amendment would extend these restrictions to include boycotts organized by international governmental organizations, such as the United Nations or the European Union. This means that US companies would be prohibited from participating in any boycotts against Israel that are supported or endorsed by these organizations.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect Israel from discriminatory boycotts and to ensure a level playing field for US businesses operating internationally. Critics, however, argue that the bill infringes on free speech rights and could have negative consequences for US companies that choose to participate in boycotts for ethical or political reasons. Overall, Bill 119 HR 867 seeks to strengthen the original Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 by expanding its scope to include international governmental organizations, with the goal of further protecting Israel from discriminatory boycotts.
Congressional Summary of HR 867
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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Current Status of Bill HR 867
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 867
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
55Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
43Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments
Jalen Ford
11 months ago
This bill gonna hurt my business, can't believe they passed it. Long term effects are bad.
