HCONRES 30 113th Congress House International Affairs Alliances Arab-Israeli relations Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Homeland security Israel Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Introduced: April 10, 2013 See on congress.gov

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May 6, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

Apr 10, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 10, 2013

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the independence of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and in establishing a democracy in the Middle East.

Commends the bipartisan commitment of successive U.S. administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel.

Asserts the commitment of Congress to stand with Israel during times of uncertainty and reaffirms its bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel.

Supports Israel's right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state and to defend itself and its people.

Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations during the past decade in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security.

Congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence.

What's happening now May 6, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

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