HR 5431 United States House · 119th Congress

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay reparations issued by international bodies or courts for violations of international law.

This bill (HR 5431) prohibits the use of federal taxpayer money to pay reparations ordered by international courts or bodies for violations of international law. It directly affects the U.S. federal government, blocking any payment from existing federal funds for such reparations. The key mechanism requires Congress to pass a new law approving any specific reparations payment after this bill takes effect. The bill does not block existing international agreements but prevents automatic federal funding for new reparations awards.
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Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Last action Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 17, 2025
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