S.Res. 387 · 110th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead…
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea and welcoming cooperation between the peoples of Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority.
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- Senate Introduced Nov 16, 2007
- Senate Passed Nov 16, 2007
Calls the world's attention to the serious degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 16, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Calls the world's attention to the serious degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Applauds the cooperative manner with which the governments of Israel and Jordan, as well as the Palestinian Authority (PA) have worked to address the declining water level and quality of the Dead Sea and other water-related challenges in the region.
Supports efforts to assess the environmental, social, health, and economic impacts, costs, and feasibility of a Red Sea-Dead Sea pipeline in comparison to alternative proposals.
Encourages Israel and Jordan, as well as the PA, to continue to work in a spirit of cooperation as they address the region's serious water challenges.
Urges Israel, Jordan, and the PA to develop a comprehensive strategy to rectify the Jordan River's degradation.
Expresses hopes that the spirit of cooperation manifested in the search for a solution to the Dead Sea water crisis might serve as a model for addressing the degradation of the Jordan River, as well as a model of peace and cooperation for the upcoming meetings in Washington between Israel and the PA.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea and welcoming cooperation between the peoples of Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority.
Latest action (Nov 16, 2007): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14658-14659; text as passed Senate: CR S14659; text of measure as introduced: CR S14643-14644)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 16, 2007
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- Senate Introduced Nov 16, 2007
- Senate Passed Nov 16, 2007
No recorded floor vote found.