H.R.2856: Combating BDS Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced June 8, 2017
  • Latest Major Action June 8, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

141 (34 Democrats, 107 Republicans)

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Bill Summary

Combating BDS Act of 2017 This bill allows a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with: (1) an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with such an...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.2856.

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
June 8, 2017

Introduced in the House by Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.)

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