Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights.

12/15/2023, 3:51 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 denounce threats and condemn certain actions by Israel against the Palestinian people.

Bill 118 H.Res. 388, also known as the Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The bill acknowledges the ongoing Nakba, which refers to the displacement and dispossession of Palestinians that occurred during the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. The resolution also recognizes the rights of Palestinian refugees, who were forced to flee their homes during the conflict.

The resolution calls for the US government to support the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties, as well as to receive compensation for their losses. It also urges the US to work towards a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on international law and the principles of justice and equality.

The bill has garnered support from some members of Congress who believe that it is important to acknowledge the historical injustices faced by the Palestinian people. However, it has also faced criticism from those who argue that it is one-sided and does not take into account the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 388 is a resolution that seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing plight of Palestinian refugees and to advocate for their rights to be recognized and respected. It is part of a larger conversation about the need for a just and equitable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 388

Introduced on
2023-05-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/10/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

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 denounce threats and condemn certain actions by Israel against the Palestinian people.

Bill 118 H.Res. 388, also known as the Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The bill acknowledges the ongoing Nakba, which refers to the displacement and dispossession of Palestinians that occurred during the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. The resolution also recognizes the rights of Palestinian refugees, who were forced to flee their homes during the conflict.

The resolution calls for the US government to support the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties, as well as to receive compensation for their losses. It also urges the US to work towards a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on international law and the principles of justice and equality.

The bill has garnered support from some members of Congress who believe that it is important to acknowledge the historical injustices faced by the Palestinian people. However, it has also faced criticism from those who argue that it is one-sided and does not take into account the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 388 is a resolution that seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing plight of Palestinian refugees and to advocate for their rights to be recognized and respected. It is part of a larger conversation about the need for a just and equitable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary9/29/2023

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 denounce threats ...


Latest Action5/10/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.