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H.Res. 231 · 115th Congress

Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by…

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Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East.

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Recognizes the importance of the 15th anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by regional Arab countries to support peace in the Middle East and to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Commends regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries that have taken steps to end the conflict.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 27, 2017

Recognizes the importance of the 15th anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by regional Arab countries to support peace in the Middle East and to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Commends regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries that have taken steps to end the conflict.

Congratulates Jordan on its presidency of the Arab League on March 9, 2017.

Supports the efforts of regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries to strengthen regional security cooperation and stability through discussions with Israel.

Urges Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries to engage in negotiations to advance the peace process and support the normalization of relations.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East.

Latest action (May 18, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 27, 2017

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.