House Bill 1221
115th Congress(2017-2018)
International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1221
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
International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017
This bill urges the President to make every effort, in conjunction with the government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and the international community, to establish an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace to promote and support contact, cooperation, dialogue, shared community building, peaceful coexistence, joint economic development, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
The bill authorizes appropriations for U.S. contributions to the fund following the committee of jurisdictions' agreement to the structure of the fund and its board.
February 27, 2017
02/27/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/27/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:05 PM