IGO Anti-Boycott Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-01T04:23:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 867 IGO Anti-Boycott Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/1/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 867

Bill 119 HR 867, also known as the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018, aims to expand the provisions of the original Act to include international governmental organizations. The original Act was designed to combat boycotts against Israel by prohibiting US companies from participating in boycotts organized by foreign governments.

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

Bill HR 867 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 867 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 867's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 31, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 867

To amend the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to apply the provisions of that Act to international governmental organizations.

Comments

Tru Bland

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9 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It's important to support our country and not boycott it. I'm not sure exactly what this bill does, but I know it's important to stand together. #UnitedStatesHRBill867IGOAntiBoycottAct