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SRES 247 107th Congress Senate

A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.

Introduced: May 1, 2002 See on congress.gov
International Affairs American military assistanceArab countriesArab-Israeli conflictArmed Forces and National Security
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BombingsCrime and Law EnforcementEgyptInternational cooperationIsraelMiddle East and North AfricaPalestiniansPeace negotiationsSaudi ArabiaSuicideTerrorism
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Apr 22, 2002
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018)
Apr 22, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3018-3019)
Apr 22, 2002
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action April 22, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Declares that the Senate: (1) stands in solidarity with Israel as it takes necessary steps to provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas; (2) remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense; and (3) will continue to assist Israel in strengthening its homeland defenses.

Condemns Palestinian suicide bombings.

Demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas.

Urges: (1) all Arab states, particularly Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to declare their unqualified opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide bombing, and to act in concert with the United States to stop the violence; and (2) all parties in the region to pursue vigorous efforts to establish comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 5 Republican 4
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 2, 2002
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 1, 2002
 R
McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · May 1, 2002
 D
Murray, Patty
Washington · May 1, 2002
 D
Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Apr 30, 2002
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 30, 2002
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 26, 2002
 R
Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Apr 24, 2002
 R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 22, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 247: A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-SRES-247/
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