Stand with Israel Act of 2026
Lawmakers Propose Cutting All U.S. Funding to United Nations if Israel is Expelled
Legislative Progress
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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Broader Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stand with Israel Act of 2026
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