US HR271 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress


Status

August 2 2011 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Condemns the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its: (1) threats to annihilate the United States and Israel, (2) support of international terrorism, and (3) incitement of genocide of the Israeli people. Supports using all means to persuade the government of Iran to stop building and acquiring nuclear weapons. Reaffirms the U.S. bond with Israel and pledges to work with the government of Israel and the people of Israel to ensure that their nation receives critical economic and military assistance, including missile defense capabilities, needed to address the Iranian threat. Supports Israel's right to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by Iran.

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Title

Expressing support for the State of Israel's right to defend Israeli sovereignty, to protect the lives and safety of the Israeli people, and to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within reasonable time to protect against such an immediate and existential threat to the State of Israel.

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-08-02HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
2011-05-23HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2011-05-23HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3324)

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