Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 567
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 26, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Feb 26, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
567
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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Texas
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Arkansas
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Florida
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Indiana
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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North Carolina
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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South Dakota
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Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.

Text (1)
February 26, 2019
Actions (2)
02/26/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
02/26/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:44 PM