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H.R.2856: Combating BDS Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 8, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
141 (34 Democrats, 107 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 8, 2017
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 8, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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June 8, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.) |