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H.RES.858: Condemning the recent vote by the British National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) to boycott Israeli academia.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 9, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (36 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the vote by the British National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) on May 29, 2006, to boycott Israeli academics and academic institutions that refuse to declare their opposition to the government and State of Israel. Finds NATFHE's criticism of Israeli policy particularly objectionable given the Israeli government's courageous and far-reaching contributions to peace. Urges the University and College...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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June 9, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) |