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- H.CON.RES.222
H.CON.RES.222: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the inherent right of self-defense.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2001
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (10 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that Congress: (1) reaffirms the inherent right of self-defense against armed attack, as embodied in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, for all nations, including Israel; (2) recognizes that preemptive measures used to prevent terrorist attacks on civilian populations are a recognized and legitimate use of state power in conformance with the inherent right of self-defense of all nations including Israel; and (3) supports Israel...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| Sept. 10, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by H. James Saxton (R-N.J.) |