# 119-hr-5431: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay reparations issued by international bodies or courts for violations of international law.

119-hr-5431, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay reparations issued by international bodies or courts for violations of international law., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5431
- Congress: 119
- Title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay reparations issued by international bodies or courts for violations of international law.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Bans federal funding for international reparations.** This bill would prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay any reparations—restitution, compensation, or satisfaction—ordered by an international body or court for a violation of international law. Federal dollars could be used only if Congress explicitly approves those reparations in an Act of Congress enacted on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- No federal money for international reparations: mixed, low. If enacted, federal agencies would be barred from using federal money to pay reparations ordered by an international court or body. The ban would cover restitution, compensation, and satisfaction for violations of international law. Payments could still happen only if Congress passes a new law afte…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-5431 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5431)

## Related
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1919)
- [119-hr-899: To terminate the Department of Education.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-899)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-5874: Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5874)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5431 (as of 2026-04-21).