WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) and 21 of their colleagues in introducing the Stand with Israel Act. The legislation would cut off U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.

“The international community should be rallying to support Israel amid constant attacks on its right to exist – not undermining it. Certainly, the U.S. should not be funding any of the unconscionable efforts seeking to delegitimize the Jewish State. This legislation represents our strong commitment to the Israeli people and our essential partnership,” said Boozman.

“For too long, the United Nations has allowed antisemitism to fester in its ranks while taking billions from American taxpayers. The Stand with Israel Act sends a clear message that America stands with Israel — and will hold the UN accountable,” said Cotton.

“Israel is one of America’s greatest allies, and under President Trump’s Administration, we will no longer tolerate—much less fund—the blatant antisemitism at the United Nations. This bill will send a clear message to the UN and any other antisemitic international organizations: if you want America’s money, you’ll need to respect our Israeli friends,” said Risch. “America will always stand with Israel.”

The Stand with Israel Act is modeled after the current prohibition of funding to any UN entities that elevate the status of the Palestinian Authority to a member state.

Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Lee (R-UT), James Lankford (R-OK), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Katie Britt (R-AL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Barrasso (R-WY), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Justice (R-WV), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Cornyn (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) have also cosponsored the legislation.

 Bill text can be found here.