House Bill 769
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Safeguard Israel Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 31, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
769
Congress
115
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safeguard Israel Act of 2017
This bill prohibits the U.S. government from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations (U.N.) or any U.N. organization until the President certifies to Congress that Security Council Resolution 2334 has been repealed.
Security Council Resolution 2334 characterizes Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as illegal and demands cessation of settlement activities.
January 31, 2017
01/31/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/31/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:13 PM