US HR642 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 25 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Demands the release of the three captives, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er and Naftali Frankel. Expresses: (1) support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, with secure borders, living in peace alongside an independent Palestinian state; (2) concern and sympathy for the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er, and Naftali Frankel; and (3) a commitment to seek the captives' release. Reiterates the commitment of the House of Representatives to uphold the conditions in U.S. law regarding U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Title
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the three kidnapped teenagers held captive in the West Bank, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Bradley Schneider [D-IL] | Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA] | Rep. James Himes [D-CT] | Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] |
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-06-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Crimes against children
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Violent crime
Crimes against children
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/642/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres642/BILLS-113hres642ih.pdf |