A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Stand with Israel Act of 2026." It aims to limit funding for United States participation in the United Nations. The legislation specifically targets situations where Israel is illegally expelled. It proposes an amendment to the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985. Under this act, funds would be withheld if such an illegal action occurs.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill reduces foreign aid by prohibiting funds from being used for payments to certain United Nations agencies.
- Scored -3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill may strain international relations by conditioning financial support on the reversal of actions regarding Israel.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces federal spending by withholding contributions and payments to specific United Nations organs or agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Limiting Financial Contributions: The bill prevents funds from being used for contributions, grants, or payments to certain United Nations organs or agencies until an illegal expulsion of Israel is reversed (Section 2). This could serve as a mechanism to hold the United Nations accountable for its actions regarding Israel.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of United Nations Funding: The bill states that no funds made available to the Department of State or any other Federal department or agency may be used for contributions, grants, or other payments to a specific organ or agency until an illegal action is reversed (Section 2). This could result in a loss of funding for various United Nations programs and agencies.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill reduces foreign aid by prohibiting funds from being used for payments to certain United Nations agencies. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill may strain international relations by conditioning financial support on the reversal of actions regarding Israel.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces federal spending by withholding contributions and payments to specific United Nations organs or agencies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reduced funding to UN agencies may impact international development programs that support low-income populations globally.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida