House Simple Resolution 138
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 19, 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
138
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution reaffirms U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges Palestine and other Arab and Muslim-majority states to engage in negotiations with Israel in order to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and improve bilateral relations.
February 19, 2019
07/17/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
07/17/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
02/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/19/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)
02/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:54 PM