To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 for the construction of a U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. Prohibits the United States from operating a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem unless it is under the supervision of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Requires any official U.S. Government document which lists countries and their capital cities to identify Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Declares that, for purposes of registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport of a U.S. citizen born in the city of Jerusalem, the Secretary of State shall, upon the citizen's request, record the place of birth as Israel.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 July 1999

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