Israel Sovereignty and Security Recognition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 2, 2013)
Israel Sovereignty and Security Recognition Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should recognize Israel's sovereignty and legal right to its lands, including the Golan Heights and Jerusalem as Israel's capital; and (2) the Secretary of State should transfer the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Jerusalem, Israel, and either repurpose or sell the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Amends the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to eliminate the President's authority to waive certain funding limitations for Department of State acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened.
What just happenedJan 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 2, 2013
- Jan 10, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
- Dec 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House