Senate Simple Resolution 577
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution strongly recommending that the United States renegotiate the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
577
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to a place in Iraq where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed and where it is accessible to scholars and Iraqi Jews.
July 18, 2018
07/18/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5069-5070)
07/18/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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