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- H.RES.279
H.RES.279: Condemning the recent vote by the British Association of University Teachers to boycott Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 16, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (31 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the vote by the British Association of University Teachers (BAUT) on April 22, 2005, to boycott Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University. Calls on BAUT to overturn this vote at its hearing on May 26, 2005. Denounces BAUT's call for professors from these universities to take loyalty oaths disavowing the Israeli Government. Urges governments and educators throughout the world to generate dialogue regarding their differences and not bar...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
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| May 16, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) |