Mahomet Daily
May 4, 2025 4:09 pm by Dani Tietz
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on the “IGO Anti-Boycott Act” (H.R. 867) on May 5. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), aims to expand existing U.S. anti-boycott laws to include boycotts promoted by international governmental organizations (IGOs), such as the United Nations or the European Union, particularly those targeting Israel.
The legislation amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to apply anti-boycott provisions not only to foreign countries but also to IGOs. This would make it illegal for U.S. persons or companies to comply with or support boycotts of Israel that are initiated by international organizations. Americans found violating the act could face significant penalties, including fines up to $1 million and prison terms of up to 20 years.