House Simple Resolution 671
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing strong disapproval of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22, which rejects United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
671
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Disapproves of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22 on December 21, 2017, which rejects U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Affirms the December 6, 2017, presidential proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and directing the Department of State to prepare to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Urges the President to direct the State Department to report to Congress on the status of U.S. assistance provided to countries that voted to adopt such resolution.
December 21, 2017
12/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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