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- H.RES.270
H.RES.270: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Palestinian Authority's purported accession to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of initiating prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 18, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (2 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 18, 2015
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Palestinian Authority (PA) should withdraw its application for International Criminal Court (ICC) membership, cease attempts to initiate or encourage frivolous and politically motivated war-crimes prosecutions against Israelis via the ICC or any other international or national judicial body, and demonstrate its viability as a peace partner by returning to bilateral negotiations with Israel; the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 18, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |