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HR 2785 106th Congress House

To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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.
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Sep 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Aug 5, 1999
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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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

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 U.S. 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Aug 5, 1999
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Aug 5, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2785: To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2785/
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"H.R. 2785: To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2785/.
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H.R. 2785, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2785/.
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