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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5431· House(119-HR-5431)

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

Rep. Hageman
Age: 64 years
Wyoming
Introduced
9/17/2025
Last activity
9/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Harriet Hageman
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 5431 is a bill designed to stop the use of Federal funds to pay reparations. These reparations include restitution, compensation, and satisfaction ordered by international courts or bodies for violations of international law. Federal funds cannot be used for these payments unless Congress specifically approves them through an Act of Congress passed on or after this Act's enactment date.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3

    Ensures Congressional oversight and approval before federal funds are spent on international legal judgments.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    Prohibits the use of federal funds for international reparations payments.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    Requires an explicit Act of Congress for reparations payments, increasing transparency of fund usage.

The opposite

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5

    Blocks federal payments for international reparations, which could be viewed as a reduction in foreign obligation fulfillment.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-4

    May strain relations with international bodies and allies by refusing to honor court-ordered reparations.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-3

    Limits the executive's ability to resolve international legal disputes through financial satisfaction.