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S 384119th CongressIntroduced
RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act requires the U.S. government to use historical names 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank' in official materials and prohibits use of 'West Bank' terminology.
Key Points
- 1Declares it U.S. policy to refer to the territory as 'Judea and Samaria' with south being 'Judea' and north being 'Samaria'
- 2Prohibits use of 'West Bank' in all government materials, communications, and work products
- 3Includes waiver authority for Secretary of State with congressional notification
- 4Amends multiple existing laws to replace 'West Bank' references with 'Judea and Samaria'
- 5Applies to all federal funds and government activities
Impact Areas
U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East policyDiplomatic terminology and government communicationsInternational relations and peace processFederal agency operations and materials
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