US House Passes Anti-BDS Labeling Act with Bipartisan Support in 231-189 Vote

Sep 20, 2024, 02:29 PM

The US House of Representatives has passed the Anti-BDS Labeling Act, a bill introduced by Representative Claudia Tenney. This important legislation mandates that goods produced in Israeli-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria be labeled as originating from 'Israel.' The bill reaffirms the United States' strong support for Israel and codifies a rule initially implemented by President Trump. The vote saw bipartisan support, with sixteen House Democrats joining Republicans to pass the bill with a 231-189 vote. The legislation aims to counter the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which targets Israel. Representative Josh Brecheen emphasized the need for America to stand with Israel against radical Hamas terrorists.