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H.Res. 12 (116th)

Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.

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Introduced

3 January 2019

Last action

3 January 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

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Summary

This resolution recognizes and affirms the historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, and commends Israel for protecting the freedom of all faiths to access holy sites in the city. It also condemns efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to rewrite the history of Jerusalem, and supports the decision by the United States and Israel to withdraw from UNESCO.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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