Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving United States aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet principles.

Summary

Supports the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a viable and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel. Encourages the inclusion of Prime Minister Fayyad in any interim and subsequent Palestinian governments. Maintains that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas must be prohibited from receiving U.S. aid until the government publicly commits to the Quartet principles. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. aid to the Palestinians is intended to: (1) prevent acts of terrorism against Israel, (2) create the stability and prosperity in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip that promotes peaceful coexistence with Israel, and (3) meet humanitarian needs in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

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Timeline

1. 3 May 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 3 May 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 May 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 May 2011

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E820-821)

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 3 May 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 May 2011

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 May 2011

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 May 2011

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Sponsors

• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Frank Pallone · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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