Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.

6/11/2024, 4:07 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that it is the policy of the United States to recognize the Palestinian Nakba and support Palestinian refugees' rights. It also states that it is the policy of the United States to recognize that Palestinians are a unique people.

Bill 118 H.Res. 1231, also known as Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to acknowledge and commemorate the Nakba, which refers to the displacement and dispossession of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.

The resolution also seeks to recognize the rights of Palestinian refugees, including their right to return to their homes and properties. It calls on the US government to support efforts to achieve a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the rights of Palestinian refugees.

The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that it is important to acknowledge the historical injustices faced by Palestinians, while others believe that the resolution is one-sided and could undermine US support for Israel. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 1231 highlights the ongoing complexities and challenges surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all parties involved.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 1231
Introduced on
2024-05-15
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2024
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that it is the policy of the United States to recognize the Palestinian Nakba and support Palestinian refugees' rights. It also states that it is the policy of the United States to recognize that Palestinians are a unique people.

Bill 118 H.Res. 1231, also known as Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to acknowledge and commemorate the Nakba, which refers to the displacement and dispossession of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.

The resolution also seeks to recognize the rights of Palestinian refugees, including their right to return to their homes and properties. It calls on the US government to support efforts to achieve a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the rights of Palestinian refugees.

The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that it is important to acknowledge the historical injustices faced by Palestinians, while others believe that the resolution is one-sided and could undermine US support for Israel. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 1231 highlights the ongoing complexities and challenges surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all parties involved.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.

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Latest Summary1/6/2025

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that it is the policy of the United States to recognize the Palestinian Nakba and support Palestinian refugees' rights. It also states that it is the policy of the United States to recognize that Pal...

Latest Action5/15/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.