Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
Latest action · May 6, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 10, 2013
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes the independence of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and in establishing a democracy in the Middle East.
Commends the bipartisan commitment of successive U.S. administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel.
Asserts the commitment of Congress to stand with Israel during times of uncertainty and reaffirms its bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel.
Supports Israel's right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state and to defend itself and its people.
Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations during the past decade in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security.
Congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence.
Cosponsors 157
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 10, 2013 to Jun 3, 2013; 3 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | Original | Apr 10, 2013 |
| D-NY | Grace Meng | Original | Apr 10, 2013 |
| R-NY | Peter T. King | Original | Apr 10, 2013 |
| R-IL | Aaron Schock | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| R-IL | Adam Kinzinger | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| D-PA | Allyson Y. Schwartz | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| R-MD | Andy Harris | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| R-GA | Austin Scott | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| R-OH | Bill Johnson | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| R-FL | Bill Posey | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Apr 12, 2013 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred Apr 10, 2013 |
| Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee | Referred May 6, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 6, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
- Apr 10, 2013Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 10, 2013Introduced in House
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