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HRES 557 111th Congress House

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…

Official title: 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 orga… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 25, 2009 Introduced by: Sessions, Pete Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
International Affairs Arab-Israeli relationsForeign aid and international reliefIranIsrael
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Jun 18, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 18, 2009
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 Latest action June 18, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Republican 17
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 25, 2009
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 25, 2009
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jun 25, 2009
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 25, 2009
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jun 25, 2009
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jun 25, 2009
Fallin, Mary
· Jun 25, 2009
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 25, 2009
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jun 25, 2009
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jun 25, 2009
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 25, 2009
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jun 25, 2009
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 25, 2009
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jun 25, 2009
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jun 25, 2009
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jun 25, 2009
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 25, 2009
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 25, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 557: 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.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-557/
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"H. Res. 557: 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.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-557/.
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H. Res. 557, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-557/.
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[H. Res. 557: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-557/)
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