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Congress·In Committee·about 2 months ago

Lawmakers Propose Cutting All U.S. Funding to United Nations if Israel is Expelled

Also known as: Stand with Israel Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill would stop the U.S. government from sending any money to the United Nations or its agencies if they ever vote to kick out Israel. This includes both required payments and optional grants.
  • If any part of the United Nations removes Israel as a member, the State Department and other federal agencies would be legally blocked from providing any funding to that specific group until the decision is reversed.
  • The proposal, introduced by Representative Lawler and Representative Moskowitz, aims to use U.S. financial influence to protect Israel's standing in the international community.
  • Because the United States is the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, losing this funding would create a massive budget gap for the organization and could disrupt its global operations.
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Jan 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Stand with Israel Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7018
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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