Concerning United States policy with respect to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Summary

Earmarks specified funds for construction of a U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. Bars the use of funds for: (1) the operation of a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem unless it is under the supervision of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel; and (2) the publication of any official government document which lists countries and their capitals unless it identifies 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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Timeline

1. 6 November 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 November 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2202)

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · 6 November 1997 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 November 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 November 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R · Sponsor
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