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]
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.
Title
Condemning Palestinian incitement and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States.
Sponsors
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA] | Rep. Mike Bost [R-IL] | Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-02-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. |
2017-01-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2017-01-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB2497 (Related) 2017-05-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
News media and reporting
Palestinians
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
News media and reporting
Palestinians
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/68/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres68/BILLS-115hres68ih.pdf |