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H.RES.12: Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, relig
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes and affirms the historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, and commends Israel for protecting the freedom of all faiths to access holy sites in the city. It also condemns efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to rewrite the history of Jerusalem, and supports the decision by the United States and Israel to withdraw from UNESCO.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) |