Enacted Congressional Legislation Supporting Israel

Congressional Legislation Supporting Israel

  •   Enacted legislation supporting Israel in Congress
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    Legislation supporting Israel that has been enacted by Congress since the start of President Obama’s time in office is a tribute to the United States' strong, bipartisan commitment to the security and prosperity of the Jewish State.

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  • ​​112th Congress

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    H.R.3992 : To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel.
    Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 2/9/2012)      Cosponsors (11) 
    Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 12t-130

    S.2165 : United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
    Sponsor: Sen.​ Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 3/6/2012)      Cosponsors (72) 
    Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 12t-150 

    H.R.4310 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
    Sponsor: Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] (by request) (introduced 3/29/2012)      Cosponsors (1) 
    Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 12t-239 

    H.RES.268 : Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.
    Sponsor: Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] (introduced 5/13/2011)      Cosponsors (356) 
    Latest Major Action: 7/7/2011 Passed

    H.RES.813 : Expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.
    Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 11/16/2012)      Cosponsors (1) 
    Latest Major Action: 11/16/2012 Passed

    H.RES.834 : Urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.
    Sponsor: Rep Kelly, Mike [PA-3] (introduced 12/17/2012)      Cosponsors (85) 
    Latest Major Action: 1/1/2013 Passed

    S.RES.138 : A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes.
    Sponsor: Sen Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY] (introduced 4/8/2011)      Cosponsors (34) 
    Latest Major Action: 4/14/2011 Passed

    S.RES.185 : A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, reaffirming opposition to the inclusion of Hamas in a unity government unless it is willing to accept peace with Israel and renounce violence, and declaring that Palestinian efforts to gain recognition of a state outside direct negotiations demonstrates absence of a good faith commitment to peace negotiations, and will have implications for continued United States aid.
    Sponsor: Sen Cardin, Benjamin L. [MD] (introduced 5/16/2011)      Cosponsors (90) 
    Latest Major Action: 6/28/2011 Passed

    S.RES.599 : A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.
    Sponsor: Sen Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY] (introduced 11/15/2012)      Cosponsors (66) 
    Latest Major Action: 11/15/2012 Passed​
  • ​111th Congress

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    H.RES.34 : Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
    Sponsor: Rep Pelosi, Nancy [CA-8] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (116) 
    Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 Passed

    H.RES.282 : Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
    Sponsor: Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] (introduced 3/24/2009)      Cosponsors (27) 
    Latest Major Action: 3/31/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 168).

    H.RES.1359 : Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who is held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.
    Sponsor: Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] (introduced 5/13/2010)      Cosponsors (72) 
    Latest Major Action: 6/24/2010 Passed

    H.RES.1391 : Congratulating Israel for its accession to membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
    Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 5/25/2010)      Cosponsors (56) 
    Latest Major Action: 5/28/2010 Passed

    H.RES.1751 : Mourning the loss of life and expressing condolences to the families affected by the tragic forest fire in Israel that began on December 2, 2010.
    Sponsor: Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] (introduced 12/7/2010)      Cosponsors (45) 
    Latest Major Action: 12/7/2010 Passed

    H.RES.1765 : Supporting a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and condemning unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state, and for other purposes.
    Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 12/15/2010)      Cosponsors (53) 
    Latest Major Action: 12/15/2010 Passed

    S.RES.10 : A resolution recognizing the right of Israel to defend itself against attacks from Gaza and reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel in its battle with Hamas, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
    Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (34) 
    Latest Major Action: 1/8/2009 Passed

    S.RES.548 : A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Israel has an undeniable right to self-defense, and to condemn the recent destabilizing actions by extremists aboard the ship Mavi Marmara.
    Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 6/9/2010)      Cosponsors (14) 
    Latest Major Action: 6/24/2010 Passed

    S.RES.571 : A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.
    Sponsor: Sen Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY] (introduced 6/28/2010)      Cosponsors (7) 
    Latest Major Action: 6/28/2010 Passed