International Relations
Model Policies
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Resolution to Oppose the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC’s) Misuse of United Nations Resolution 2758 to Delegitimize Taiwan and Exclude Taiwan from International Organizations Final
Whereas, the Republic of China (ROC) – Taiwan – was one of the 51 original member states of the United Nations (UN) at its inception in 1945; and Whereas, on October 25, 1971, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted UNGA Resolution 2758, which recognizes the People’s Republic of China…
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An Act Restraining State and Local Governmental Use of Mobile or Online Software Applications and Electronic Devices Under Control of a Foreign Adversary Final
Model Policy Be it Enacted by the Legislature of [STATE]: SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (a) “State agency” means an association, authority, board, department, commission, independent agency, institution, system, office, society, or other body in state government created or authorized to be created by the constitution or any law. (b)…
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Act to Adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Anti-Semitism Final
Be it enacted by this legislative chamber: That this state adopts the non-legally binding Working Definition of Anti-Semitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016, including the contemporary examples of anti-Semitism set forth therein, exclusively as a tool and guide for training, education, recognizing, and…
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An Act to Identify and Report Certain Foreign-Related Transactions to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Final
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THIS STATE: REPORTING NON-NOTIFIED FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS. (a) In this section, “non-notified transactions” means foreign investments in the United States that are not voluntarily submitted to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States for review under 50 U.S.C. Section 4565.
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Act to Prohibit Anti-Semitism in State K-20 Educational Institutions Final
Preamble WHEREAS, a historic rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, and discrimination has occurred at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the United States, targeting Jewish students; WHEREAS, in April 2024, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found that the number of FBI investigations into antisemitic hate crimes…
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Pacific Conflict Stress Test Act Final
Be it enacted by the Legislature of this state: Section 1. Department of emergency and military affairs; risk assessment; Pacific conflict; annual briefing; exemption; delayed repeal; definitions (A) It is the policy of this state to: (1) Support the civilian and military command of the United States of…
Press Releases
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Standing Stronger with Israel a Year After the October 7 Attacks
Arlington, VA – Today ALEC solemnly marks the first anniversary of the savage October 7 Hamas attack that resulted in more Jews killed in a single day than at any time…
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State Leaders Renew Demand for Israeli Support Following Iranian Attack
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) urged President Biden to call on university presidents and community leaders to quell the pro-Hamas rallies and ensure the safety…
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State Leaders Demand Support for Israel while Condemning Hamas
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed by 120 elected officials from 38 states urging President Biden to strengthen support for Israel…
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ALEC Statement on the Hamas Attack on Israel
In response to Hamas’ barbaric acts of terror against Israel, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the following statements: “We are outraged and heartbroken by the unprovoked terrorist…