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Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist, condemning antisemitism in all forms, and rejecting false equivalencies between democracies and terrorist organizations.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 849

Bill 118 hres 849, titled "Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist, condemning antisemitism in all forms, and rejecting false equivalencies between democracies and terrorist organizations," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to reaffirm the United States' support for the State of Israel's right to exist as a sovereign nation and condemn all forms of antisemitism.

The resolution also aims to reject any false equivalencies that may be drawn between democracies, such as Israel, and terrorist organizations. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the difference between legitimate governments and groups that use violence and terrorism to achieve their goals.

The resolution highlights the long-standing partnership between the United States and Israel, emphasizing the shared values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. It also condemns any acts of violence or discrimination against Jewish people, both in the United States and around the world. Overall, Bill 118 hres 849 is a bipartisan effort to reaffirm the United States' commitment to supporting Israel and combating antisemitism in all its forms. It sends a strong message that the US stands firmly against any attempts to delegitimize Israel or discriminate against Jewish people.

Congressional Summary of HRES 849

This resolution reaffirms Israel's right to exist and condemns anti-Semitism. It also condemns the violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, 2023, rejects moral equivalence between Israel and Hamas, and demands the safe return of all hostages taken by Hamas.

Current Status of Bill HRES 849

Bill HRES 849 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2023. Bill HRES 849 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 7, 2023.  Bill HRES 849's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of November 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 849

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 849

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 849

Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist, condemning antisemitism in all forms, and rejecting false equivalencies between democracies and terrorist organizations.
Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist, condemning antisemitism in all forms, and rejecting false equivalencies between democracies and terrorist organizations.

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