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US S567

US S567
A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.


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Introduced
02/26/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill clarifying 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 cites diplomatic assurances made by past U.S. presidents and secretaries of state to support Israel's position on the Golan Heights. The bill also states that Israel's security from attacks cannot be assured without its control over the Golan Heights, given the presence of Iran in Syria. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any reference to Israel in future acts of Congress related to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 02/26/2019)

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