Niagara Leader

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced today that her bill, H.R. 5179, the Anti-BDS Labeling Act, has passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 231-189.

The legislation addresses the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement by codifying the Trump administration's "Country of Origin Marking of Products from the West Bank and Gaza" rule. This rule mandates that products made in Israeli-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria be labeled as originating from "Israel," while goods produced in Gaza or Palestinian-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria be labeled as "Gaza" or the "West Bank." It reverses previous rules from the Clinton and Obama administrations that required all goods from Judea and Samaria or Gaza to be labeled as “Made in West Bank/Gaza,” which did not recognize Israeli sovereignty over Area C of Judea and Samaria.

"Following the October 7th attacks, the deadliest attacks on Jews since the Holocaust, there has been a marked rise in both anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence, along with increased support for the discriminatory BDS movement. This movement targets products from Israeli-controlled areas in Judea and Samaria, aiming to undermine Israel's economy and penalize both the state and companies based in Israel. The Anti-BDS Labeling Act legislation codifies a rule that has been in place for nearly four years, ensuring that goods produced in Israel are accurately labeled, reaffirming the United States' commitment to Israel, its closest ally, by supporting its economy and demonstrating continued support for Israeli businesses. I am pleased that this critical legislation has passed the House, further strengthening the bond between our two nations and standing firm against efforts to delegitimize Israel," said Congresswoman Tenney.

Watch Tenney’s remarks on the House floor here.

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