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Federal Contracts Ban for Companies Boycotting Israel.

This law establishes new rules for companies seeking federal contracts exceeding $100,000. These companies must certify they are not participating in a boycott of Israel. If a company violates this prohibition during the contract term, the federal agency must terminate the agreement, ensuring public funds do not support discriminatory actions against Israel.
Key points
Companies with more than 10 employees seeking major federal contracts (over $100,000) must certify they are not engaging in a boycott of Israel.
Violation of the boycott prohibition during the contract term leads to mandatory contract termination by the federal agency, unless the company immediately ends the boycott.
The law applies to contracts for services or information technology and does not infringe upon rights protected under the First Amendment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4770
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4770.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies with more than 10 employees seeking major federal contracts (over $100,000) must certify they are not engaging in a boycott of Israel.
  • Violation of the boycott prohibition during the contract term leads to mandatory contract termination by the federal agency, unless the company immediately ends the boycott.
  • The law applies to contracts for services or information technology and does not infringe upon rights protected under the First Amendment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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