Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 12
116th Congress(2019-2020)
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, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jan 3, 2019
Latest Action
Jan 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
12
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
South Carolina
Republican
Colorado
Republican
Florida
Republican
New York
Republican
West Virginia
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this 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.

Text (1)
January 3, 2019
Actions (2)
01/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:35 PM