HRES 37
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations
Condemning Hamas for the recent attacks against Israel.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 9, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Places responsibility on Hamas: (1) for the conflict between Israel and Hamas; and (2) to stop using Gaza's territory as a launching pad for terrorist attack.
Recognizes that there are innocent Palestinian civilians who reject the terrorism of Hamas and who want nothing more than peace and stability.
Expresses strong support for the right of Israel to defend its borders, protect its people, and end the attacks by Hamas. Urges the United Nations and our European allies to support Israel in its self-defense against all terrorist organizations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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