Senate Simple Resolution 171
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding restoring United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
171
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls on the United States to expend all assistance appropriated in FY2018 to the West Bank and Gaza before the end of 2019. The resolution also presses for the enactment of legislation to specify that activities funded through the Economic Support Fund may not be construed to assert jurisdiction over the Palestinian Authority.
April 11, 2019
04/11/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2445-2446)
04/11/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:47:19 PM