H.Res. 246 · 116th Congress
Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions…
Full title
Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.
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351 cosponsors · 175 D, 176 R
3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Mar 21, 2019
- House Passed Jul 23, 2019 398–17
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Jul 23, 2019
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.
Latest action (Jul 23, 2019): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 21, 2019
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- House Introduced Mar 21, 2019
- House Passed Jul 23, 2019 398–17
Final vote · House · Jul 23, 2019
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi