House Simple Resolution 14
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
14
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Disapproves of: (1) United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, adopted on December 23, 2016; and (2) President Obama and his administration's failure to veto such resolution. (The resolution reaffirms that settlements established by Israel in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, constitute a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to a two-state solution and comprehensive peace.)
Calls for the U.S. government to oppose and veto Security Council resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel.
Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives: (1) to Israel, and (2) to work with future Presidents to strengthen the U.S. alliance with Israel.
January 3, 2017
01/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:12 PM