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House Passes Defense Budget Banning Anti-Israel Contracts

9/14/2025

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The House of Representatives approved a defense budget that bans contracts with companies boycotting Israel, aimed at the BDS movement.
The bill passed 231-196, with backing from 214 Republicans and 17 Democrats.
Critics claim it undermines accountability for Israel and infringes on First Amendment rights.
As of 2023, 38 states have enacted anti-BDS laws.
Legal experts caution it may foster political discrimination against dissenting opinions.

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Story summary

The House of Representatives approved a defense budget that bans contracts with companies boycotting Israel, aimed at the BDS movement.
The bill passed 231-196, with backing from 214 Republicans and 17 Democrats.
Critics claim it undermines accountability for Israel and infringes on First Amendment rights.
As of 2023, 38 states have enacted anti-BDS laws.
Legal experts caution it may foster political discrimination against dissenting opinions.