HRES 557
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Arab-Israeli relations
Foreign aid and international relief
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidential administrations
Terrorism
Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 18, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 18, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them, notwithstanding some statements made by the Obama Administration.
Reaffirms the bond with Israel and pledges to continue to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Israeli government, and the people of Israel to ensure that Israel continues to receive critical economic and military assistance.
Condemns the government of Iran for its continued support of terrorism and its hateful rhetoric toward Israel.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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