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Commemorating the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

Introduced: August 1, 2013 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Aug 16, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Aug 1, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 1, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congratulates: (1) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 46th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, and (2) the people of Israel on the 65th anniversary of their independence.

Expresses the belief that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected, and reaffirms Israel's right to take necessary steps to prevent Jerusalem's future division.

Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain Israel's undivided capital.

Urges the President to discontinue the waiver contained in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 and begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

What's happening now August 16, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2