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S.117: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2015 States that it is U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel. Amends the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to eliminate the President's authority to waive certain funding limitations for Department of State acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. Requires any official U.S. document which lists countries...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 7, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Jan. 7, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dean Heller (R-Nev.) |