Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.

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Introduced

18 June 2009

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18 June 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]

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Summary

Supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them, notwithstanding some statements made by the Obama Administration. Reaffirms the bond with Israel and pledges to continue to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Israeli government, and the people of Israel to ensure that Israel continues to receive critical economic and military assistance. Condemns the government of Iran for its continued support of terrorism and its hateful rhetoric toward Israel.

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18 June 2009
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18 June 2009
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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18 June 2009
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Introduced in House
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/557
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