Condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution condemns the President and the Secretary of State for failing their duty to U.S. citizens in Israel by failing to take reasonable steps to provide viable methods to evacuate such U.S. citizens from Israel following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.


Bill 118 H.Res. 797, titled "Condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution criticizes the Biden Administration for what it perceives as a failure to adequately assist American citizens who were left stranded in Israel due to the conflict in the region.

The resolution highlights the duty of the United States Government to protect and assist its citizens abroad, especially in times of crisis. It points out that many American citizens were unable to safely leave Israel during the recent conflict and were left without adequate support from the US government.

The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to take immediate action to ensure the safe return of all American citizens stranded in Israel and to provide them with the necessary assistance and support. It also urges the administration to review and improve its protocols for assisting American citizens in similar situations in the future. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 797 is a critical response to the perceived shortcomings of the Biden Administration in fulfilling its duty to American citizens in times of crisis abroad. It emphasizes the importance of protecting and supporting American citizens wherever they may be, and calls for greater accountability and action from the US government in these situations.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 797

Introduced on
2023-10-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the President and the Secretary of State for failing their duty to U.S. citizens in Israel by failing to take reasonable steps to provide viable methods to evacuate such U.S. citizens from Israel following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.


Bill 118 H.Res. 797, titled "Condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution criticizes the Biden Administration for what it perceives as a failure to adequately assist American citizens who were left stranded in Israel due to the conflict in the region.

The resolution highlights the duty of the United States Government to protect and assist its citizens abroad, especially in times of crisis. It points out that many American citizens were unable to safely leave Israel during the recent conflict and were left without adequate support from the US government.

The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to take immediate action to ensure the safe return of all American citizens stranded in Israel and to provide them with the necessary assistance and support. It also urges the administration to review and improve its protocols for assisting American citizens in similar situations in the future. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 797 is a critical response to the perceived shortcomings of the Biden Administration in fulfilling its duty to American citizens in times of crisis abroad. It emphasizes the importance of protecting and supporting American citizens wherever they may be, and calls for greater accountability and action from the US government in these situations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary12/7/2023

This resolution condemns the President and the Secretary of State for failing their duty to U.S. citizens in Israel by failing to take reasonable steps to provide viable methods to evacuate such U.S. citizens from Israel following the attacks by ...


Latest Action10/25/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.