To prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay reparations issued by international bodies or courts for violations of international law.

United States119th CongressHR-5431House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 17, 2025

Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the payment of reparations. These reparations are specifically defined as those issued by international bodies or courts in response to violations of international law. The prohibition encompasses various forms of reparations, including restitution, compensation, and satisfaction. An exception is made only if Congress grants specific approval for such payments through a new Act of Congress enacted on or after the bill's effective date. This measure is designed to ensure that the legislative branch maintains explicit control over the disbursement of federal money for these particular international financial obligations.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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