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Combating BDS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2119| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating BDS Act of 2021 This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment. It also bars lawsuits against investment companies based solely on a company's decision to divest from entities that use boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies.
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Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

IsraelPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations

Combating BDS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2119| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Combating BDS Act of 2021 This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment. It also bars lawsuits against investment companies based solely on a company's decision to divest from entities that use boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
IsraelPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations