United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 598 (107th)
To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Introduced
13 February 2001
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Summary
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 (or the citizen's legal guardian's) request, record the place of birth as Israel.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2001
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Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2001
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 February 2001
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/598
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/hr/598