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SRES 445 118th Congress Senate Foreign Trade and International Finance Arab-Israeli relations Free trade and trade barriers Israel Middle East Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment Trade agreements and negotiations

A resolution recognizing the importance of the economic relationship between the United States and Israel and affirming that trade facilitated by the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement is a tool to support the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

Introduced: November 2, 2023 Introduced by: Blackburn, Marsha Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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Dec 6, 2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5803; text: 11/02/2023 CR S5342)
Dec 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5803; text: 11/02/2023 CR S5342)
Dec 6, 2023
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes that the economic relationship between the United States and Israel is strong and has benefitted both countries and the peoples of both countries. It also expresses support for the people of Israel and the economy of Israel in the face of Hamas' attacks against Israel.

Additionally, the resolution affirms that (1) the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement set the stage for robust growth in trade and investment between the United States and Israel, and (2) the agreement can serve as a tool for supporting the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.  

What's happening now December 6, 2023

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5803; text: 11/02/2023 CR S5342)

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