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S. 384: RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-04
SponsorSen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Policy areaInternational Affairs
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-02-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-04):

Retiring the Egregious Confusion Over the Genuine Name of Israel’s Zone of Influence by Necessitating Government-use of Judea and Samaria Act or the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to prepare or promulgate certain materials (including any policy, guidance, regulation, executive order, or other work products) that refer to Judea and Samaria as the West Bank. The prohibition does not apply to U.S. obligations under international treaties or other agreements.

The bill also amends certain laws to replace the term the West Bank with Judea and Samaria.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Bernie Moreno R OH 2025-02-10

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 384 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 384?

S. 384 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 384 are available on congress.gov.

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