US HR68 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-16 - 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 and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States. Condemns incitement and acts of violence against Israeli citizens. Calls on: (1) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to publicly condemn incitement and acts of violence against Israeli citizens and to discontinue incitement in Palestinian Authority-controlled media outlets, and (2) the international community to condemn such incitement and acts of violence. Expresses the belief that any chance at lasting peace can only happen through peaceful, bilateral, discussions and sound consultation with peaceful allies. Expresses support for individuals and organizations working to encourage Israeli-Palestinian cooperation and for the many activists within Israel and the Palestinian territories working to bring an end to the conflict. Reaffirms the friendship between Israel and the United States.

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Title

Condemning Palestinian incitement and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-02-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
2017-01-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2017-01-27HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB2497 (Related) 2017-05-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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