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To provide for the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Introduced: July 14, 1999 See on congress.gov
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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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 September 1, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Aug 3, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2515: To provide for the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2515/
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"H.R. 2515: To provide for the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2515/.
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H.R. 2515, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2515/.
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