H.Res.246 - Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.116th Congress (2019-2020) |
Resolution
Hide Overview| Sponsor: | Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (Introduced 03/21/2019) |
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| Committees: | House - Foreign Affairs; Financial Services; Science, Space, and Technology; Judiciary |
| Committee Meetings: | 07/17/19 10:00AM |
| Latest Action: | House - 07/23/2019 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
| Roll Call Votes: | There has been 1 roll call vote |
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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Summary: H.Res.246 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)All Information (Except Text)
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Passed House (07/23/2019)
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.