US HR557 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 97-0)
Status: Introduced on June 18 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 18 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them, notwithstanding some statements made by the Obama Administration. Reaffirms the bond with Israel and pledges to continue to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Israeli government, and the people of Israel to ensure that Israel continues to receive critical economic and military assistance. Condemns the government of Iran for its continued support of terrorism and its hateful rhetoric toward Israel.
Title
Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidential administrations
Terrorism
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidential administrations
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/557/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres557/BILLS-111hres557ih.pdf |