HR 2515
106th Congress
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To provide for the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Introduced: July 14, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Jul 14, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 14, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prohibits the United States from operating a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem unless it is under the supervision of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Requires any official government document which lists countries and their capital cities to identify Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Declares that, for purposes of registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport of a U.S. citizen born in the city of Jerusalem, the Secretary of State shall, upon the citizen's request, record the place of birth as Israel.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1