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H.R. 6940 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Israel Anti-Boycott Act

H.R. 6940 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 3, 2022, sponsored by Lee M. Zeldin with 59 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 3, 2022
Co-sponsors
59
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance

What it does

Israel Anti-Boycott Act This bill prohibits participation by certain entities and individuals in boycotts or requests for boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (i.e., the United Nations and the European Union).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lee M. Zeldin (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 59 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 3, 2022
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Mar 3, 2022)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6940 (117th Congress): Israel Anti-Boycott Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-6940/israel-anti-boycott-act (accessed 2026-10-17).