Renaming: Judea and Samaria instead of West Bank in US documents.
This act mandates the U.S. government to use the terms "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in official documents. This signifies a change in terminology for government communications, potentially influencing how this region is perceived in U.S. foreign policy. For citizens, this change primarily affects how the U.S. government refers to this area in its publications and statements.
Key points
The U.S. government will use "Judea and Samaria" in official documents, replacing "West Bank."
Funds cannot be used for materials referring to the "West Bank," with exceptions for international obligations.
Numerous existing laws will be updated to reflect the new terminology.
Status:
Introduced
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