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US HR1372
US HR1372To clarify that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To clarify that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. It notes past diplomatic assurances from U.S. presidents and secretaries of state supporting Israel's position on the Golan Heights, and Congress's view that Israel's security cannot be assured without control of the Golan Heights, given the presence of Iran in Syria. The bill also directs that any references to Israel in future acts of Congress related to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (59)
Mike Gallagher (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Susan Brooks (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Chris Collins (R),
James Comer (R),
Paul Cook (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Tom Graves (R),
Mark Green (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
Peter King (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Billy Long (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Denver Riggleman (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Chip Roy (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Chris Stewart (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (on 03/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1372/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1372/BILLS-116hr1372ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1372/BILLS-116hr1372ih.pdf.pdf |
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