RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act

# RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the federal government to use the terms "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official materials, policies, and regulations. It would prohibit federal funding from being used to create documents or guidance that refer to the region as the "West Bank." The bill includes an exception for international treaties and agreements the U.S. has already signed. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects U.S. government agencies and how they communicate about this territory.

It would indirectly impact how Americans receive official government information about this Middle Eastern region. The territory itself is disputed—it's currently under Israeli control but Palestinians claim it as part of their future state. **Current status:** The bill (S. 384) was introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The terminology used for this territory is politically sensitive, with different names reflecting different perspectives on its status and sovereignty.