US HB263 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 12-0)
Status: Introduced on January 4 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 4 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
United States Sovereignty and Commercial Freedom Act This bill declares that U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334 shall have no force or effect under U.S. law, and the United States shall not be bound by any provision of such resolution. Resolution 2334 characterizes Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as illegal and demands cessation of settlement activities. Nothing in such resolution or in any subsequently adopted Security Council resolution relating to Israel may be used to establish or demonstrate the existence of a violation of U.S. law or an offence against the law of nations in U.S. courts, including by giving standing, a cause of action, or a source of damages. Any reference to Israel in U.S. law, or in any treaty or other international agreement to which both the United States and Israel are parties, shall be interpreted to include any territory over which Israel exercises civil jurisdiction, including East Jerusalem, Areas "C" and "H2" of the West Bank, and the Golan Heights.
Title
United States Sovereignty and Commercial Freedom Act
Sponsors
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ] | Rep. Steve King [R-IA] | Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX] |
Rep. Daniel Webster [R-FL] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] | Rep. Bruce Poliquin [R-ME] | Rep. Elise Stefanik [R-NY] |
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. John Moolenaar [R-MI] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-01-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2017-01-04 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International law and treaties
Israel
Jurisdiction and venue
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
United Nations
West Bank
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International law and treaties
Israel
Jurisdiction and venue
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
United Nations
West Bank
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/263/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr263/BILLS-115hr263ih.pdf |