US HCR96 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 12-2)
Status: Introduced on November 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemning Palestinian incitement of violence and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States. Condemns recent Palestinian acts of violence against Israeli citizens. Believes that lasting peace can only happen through peaceful, bilateral discussions and not through calls for bloodshed. Supports individuals and organizations working to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians and the many activists within Israel and Palestine working to end the conflict. Calls on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and the international community to join in condemning the current wave of terrorism in Israel. Reaffirms the friendship between Israel and the United States.
Title
Condemning Palestinian incitement of violence and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States.
Sponsors
Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] |
Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT] | Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] |
Rep. Mike Kelly [R-PA] | Rep. Tom Price [R-GA] | Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY] | Rep. Dan Newhouse [R-WA] |
Rep. John Fleming [R-LA] | Rep. Cedric Richmond [D-LA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-12 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. |
2015-11-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-11-19 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/96/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hconres96/BILLS-114hconres96ih.pdf |