H.R. 2856 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Combating BDS Act of 2017
H.R. 2856 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 8, 2017, sponsored by Patrick T. McHenry with 141 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
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 wi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick T. McHenry (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 107 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Jun 8, 2017)
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