A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea and welcoming cooperation between the peoples of Israel, Jordan, and Palestine.

Summary

Calls the world's attention to the serious degradation of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. Applauds the cooperative manner with which the governments of Israel and Jordan, as well as the Palestinian Authority (PA) have worked to address the declining water level and quality of the Dead Sea and other water-related challenges in the region. Expresses hopes that the spirit of cooperation manifested in the search for a solution to the Dead Sea water crisis might serve as a model for addressing the degradation of the Jordan River, as well as a model of peace and cooperation for the upcoming meetings in Washington between Israel and the PA.

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Timeline

1. 27 September 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12292-12293)

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2. 27 September 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 27 September 2007 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
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