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HR 2768 106th Congress House

Jerusalem Birthplace Act of 1999

Official title: To record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, for purposes of United States passports.

Introduced: August 5, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Aug 5, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Aug 5, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 1, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Jerusalem Birthplace Act of 1999 - Requires the Secretary of State to record the place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, for purposes of the registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport with respect to a U.S. citizen born in the city of Jerusalem.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Aug 5, 1999
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Aug 5, 1999
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Sherman, Brad
California · Aug 5, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2768: Jerusalem Birthplace Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2768/
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"H.R. 2768: Jerusalem Birthplace Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2768/.
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H.R. 2768, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2768/.
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