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H.R.5501: America Stands with Israel Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 10, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
90 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
America Stands with Israel Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States: (1) supports Israel's right to defend itself; (2) supports Israel's naval blockade of Gaza; and (3) should oppose any investigation by the United Nations (U.N.) into the flotilla incident (involving the May 2010 Israeli interception of ships carrying supplies to Gaza). Requires the Secretary of State to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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June 10, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |