Anti Israel Boycott Act
Jul 23, 2017 18:19:13 #
Jul 23, 2017 18:24:30 #
soba1 wrote:
No matter where u stand if this is true this is a definite assault on free speech
https://theintercept.com/2017/07/19/u-s-lawmakers-seek-to-criminally-outlaw-support-for-boycott-campaign-against-israel/
https://theintercept.com/2017/07/19/u-s-lawmakers-seek-to-criminally-outlaw-support-for-boycott-campaign-against-israel/
Summary: S.720 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)All Information (Except Text)
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Introduced in Senate (03/23/2017)
Israel Anti-Boycott Act
This bill declares that Congress: (1) opposes the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution of March 24, 2016, which urges countries to pressure companies to divest from, or break contracts with, Israel; and (2) encourages full implementation of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 through enhanced, governmentwide, coordinated U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas.
The bill amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare that it shall be U.S. policy to oppose:
requests by foreign countries to impose restrictive practices or boycotts against other countries friendly to the United States or against U.S. persons; and
restrictive trade practices or boycotts fostered or imposed by an international governmental organization, or requests to impose such practices or boycotts, against Israel.
The bill prohibits U.S. persons engaged in interstate or foreign commerce from:
requesting the imposition of any boycott by a foreign country against a country which is friendly to the United States; or
supporting any boycott fostered or imposed by an international organization, or requesting imposition of any such boycott, against Israel.
The bill amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include as a reason for the Export-Import Bank to deny credit applications for the export of goods and services between the United States and foreign countries, opposition to policies and actions that are politically motivated and are intended to penalize or otherwise limit commercial relations specifically with citizens or residents of Israel, entities organized under the laws of Israel, or the Government of Israel.
Jul 23, 2017 18:24:53 #
soba1 wrote:
OK, I watched. Is this your way of telling me you are Jewish?
This has nothing to do with the boycott issue, but as long as you mention it, go look up the multiple rescues of starving Ethiopian Jews by the State of Israel, then give me one example of any other country in the Middle East that has done anything similar.
By the way, as the one who made race an issue in this thread, you've shown yourself to be a r****t. Shame on you.
Jul 23, 2017 18:27:19 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
OK, I watched. Is this your way of telling me you are Jewish?
This has nothing to do with the boycott issue, but as long as you mention it, go look up the multiple rescues of starving Ethiopian Jews by the State of Israel, then give me one example of any other country in the Middle East that has done anything similar.
By the way, as the one who made race an issue in this thread, you've shown yourself to be a r****t. Shame on you.
This has nothing to do with the boycott issue, but as long as you mention it, go look up the multiple rescues of starving Ethiopian Jews by the State of Israel, then give me one example of any other country in the Middle East that has done anything similar.
By the way, as the one who made race an issue in this thread, you've shown yourself to be a r****t. Shame on you.
U were the one who brought up history
Jul 23, 2017 18:29:43 #
soba1 wrote:
U were the one who brought up history
Yes, referring to the history of the Middle East relevant to the discussion. Sounds like you're about out of responses, my dear r****t.
Jul 23, 2017 18:30:29 #
As I have heard it said by some, Israel is the apple of God's eye...those that have enmity against Israel is the enemy of God..those who bless Israel will be blessed.
Jul 23, 2017 18:42:05 #
EyeSawYou wrote:
As I have heard it said by some, Israel is the apple of God's eye...those that have enmity against Israel is the enemy of God..those who bless Israel will be blessed.
That's what I have read as well.
Jul 23, 2017 18:45:56 #
(5)For a half century, Congress has combated anti-Israel boycotts and other discriminatory activity under the Export Administration Act of 1979 (as continued in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)), under part VI of title X of the Tax Reform Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–455; 90 Stat. 1649) (commonly referred to as the Ribicoff Amendment), in free trade agreements with Bahrain and Oman, and in Saudi Arabia’s accession negotiations to the World Trade Organization.
(6)The recent action of the UNHRC is reminiscent of the Arab League Boycott, which also called for the establishment of a blacklist and promoted a primary, as well as a secondary and tertiary, boycott against Israel, targeting United States and other companies that trade or invest with or in Israel, designed to harm Israel, any business operating in, or doing business with, Israel, or companies that do business with companies operating in Israel.
(7)Congress recently passed anti-boycott, divestment, and sanctions measures in the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.) and section 909 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4452), which establish, among other things—
(A)the opposition of the United States to actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel;
(B)requirements that the United States utilize trade negotiations to combat state-led or international governmental organization-led actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel; and
(C)reporting requirements regarding the actions of foreign countries or international organizations that establish barriers to trade or investment for United States companies in or with Israel.
So if I have an international organization and I decide to boycott Israel and anyone who does business with them, then according to this am I guilty?
(6)The recent action of the UNHRC is reminiscent of the Arab League Boycott, which also called for the establishment of a blacklist and promoted a primary, as well as a secondary and tertiary, boycott against Israel, targeting United States and other companies that trade or invest with or in Israel, designed to harm Israel, any business operating in, or doing business with, Israel, or companies that do business with companies operating in Israel.
(7)Congress recently passed anti-boycott, divestment, and sanctions measures in the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.) and section 909 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4452), which establish, among other things—
(A)the opposition of the United States to actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel;
(B)requirements that the United States utilize trade negotiations to combat state-led or international governmental organization-led actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel; and
(C)reporting requirements regarding the actions of foreign countries or international organizations that establish barriers to trade or investment for United States companies in or with Israel.
So if I have an international organization and I decide to boycott Israel and anyone who does business with them, then according to this am I guilty?
Jul 23, 2017 18:58:07 #
Come on, man, that is not law you posted. It's a summary someone compiled. But to answer your question, if you have an international organization and you decide to boycott Israel, S.720 says it is illegal for U.S. companies to do business with you.
Jul 23, 2017 19:01:59 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
Come on, man, that is not law you posted. It's a summary someone compiled. But to answer your question, if you have an international organization and you decide to boycott Israel, S.720 says it is illegal for U.S. companies to do business with you.
People have to remember who is interpreting this bill, the Intercept and Infowars...both post BS and misinterpretations.
Jul 23, 2017 19:05:46 #
EyeSawYou wrote:
People have to remember who is interpreting this bill, the Intercept and Infowars...both post BS and misinterpretations.
An important point. Thank you.
Jul 23, 2017 19:21:12 #
EyeSawYou wrote:
People have to remember who is interpreting this bill, the Intercept and Infowars...both post BS and misinterpretations.
This is my source and I merely asked a question.
http://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/720/text
Maybe I'm wrong, but isn't it in how the law is interpreted.
Jul 23, 2017 19:21:39 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
Come on, man, that is not law you posted. It's a summary someone compiled. But to answer your question, if you have an international organization and you decide to boycott Israel, S.720 says it is illegal for U.S. companies to do business with you.
My source
http://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/720/text
Jul 23, 2017 19:36:48 #
soba1 wrote:
Then it was a very reliable summary.
Jul 23, 2017 19:37:40 #
SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.
(a) In General.—In this Act:
(1) ACTIONS TO BOYCOTT, DIVEST FROM, OR SANCTION ISRAEL.—The term “actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel” has the meaning given that term in section 102(b)(20)(B) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201(b)(20)(B)).
(2) INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION.—The term “international governmental organization” includes the United Nations and the European Union.
(3) POLITICALLY MOTIVATED.—The term “politically motivated” means actions to impede or constrain commerce with Israel that are intended to coerce political action from or impose policy positions on Israel.
(b) Rule Of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the established policy of the United States or to establish new United States policy concerning final status issues associated with the Arab-Israeli conflict, including border delineation, that can only be resolved through direct negotiations between the parties.
So please answer, and if wrong I will graciously concede.
If me as an individual owner decide not to do business with Israel am I in violation?
For sake of argument let's say I was the only one who manufactured widgets, and I decided
for political reasons not to do business with Israel?
(a) In General.—In this Act:
(1) ACTIONS TO BOYCOTT, DIVEST FROM, OR SANCTION ISRAEL.—The term “actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel” has the meaning given that term in section 102(b)(20)(B) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201(b)(20)(B)).
(2) INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION.—The term “international governmental organization” includes the United Nations and the European Union.
(3) POLITICALLY MOTIVATED.—The term “politically motivated” means actions to impede or constrain commerce with Israel that are intended to coerce political action from or impose policy positions on Israel.
(b) Rule Of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the established policy of the United States or to establish new United States policy concerning final status issues associated with the Arab-Israeli conflict, including border delineation, that can only be resolved through direct negotiations between the parties.
So please answer, and if wrong I will graciously concede.
If me as an individual owner decide not to do business with Israel am I in violation?
For sake of argument let's say I was the only one who manufactured widgets, and I decided
for political reasons not to do business with Israel?
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