H.R. 4514 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Combating BDS Act of 2016
H.R. 4514 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 10, 2016, sponsored by Robert J. Dold with 167 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 167
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Combating BDS Act of 2016 This bill authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of its assets in: (1) an entity that such government determines, using credible information available to the public, engages in a commerce or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or c…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert J. Dold (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 122 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Feb 10, 2016)
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Committees
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