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H.RES.1069: Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in media based in the Middle East, calling for the designation of al-Aqsa TV as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (23 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns: (1) the broadcast of incitement to violence and hatred against Americans, Israelis, and the West by Middle East-based media; and (2) Hamas' use of children's television programming to incite hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism. Calls on: (1) Saudi Arabia and on all other Arab states that own shares in Arabsat to cease the transmission of telecasts by al-Aqsa TV and al-Manar TV; (2) Egypt to cease the transmission of telecasts by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1069.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 572).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| April 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |