HR 902 United States House · 119th Congress

RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act

HR 902, the "RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act," mandates that the U.S. government replace the term "West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in all official federal documents, communications, and materials. It prohibits federal agencies from using "West Bank" in policy, regulations, or public communications after enactment, with limited exceptions for international treaty obligations. The bill requires specific legal amendments across multiple laws, including the Foreign Assistance Act and the Taylor Force Act, to update references to the territory. This change affects only U.S. government terminology, not the legal status of the territory or any policies toward it. The bill does not alter funding, regulations, or diplomatic positions but focuses solely on renaming the area in federal communications.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 31, 2025
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