RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act

# RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prohibit the federal government from using taxpayer money to create materials—such as policies, guidance documents, regulations, or executive orders—that refer to the territory known as "the West Bank" by that name. Instead, the government would be required to use the terms "Judea and Samaria." The bill would also change existing laws to replace "West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" throughout federal documents. However, the ban would not apply to materials prepared to fulfill U.S. obligations under international treaties or agreements. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** This bill primarily affects federal agencies and how they communicate about this territory in official government documents and communications. It would not change U.S.

foreign policy itself, but rather how the government refers to the region in official materials. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been referred to a congressional committee for review and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Context:** The West Bank is a disputed territory between Israel and Palestinian territories. Different groups use different names for this area based on their political perspective. This bill reflects a particular viewpoint about how the U.S. government should officially refer to this region.