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A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.

1/16/2023, 1:02 AM

Congressional Summary of SRES 247

Declares that the Senate: (1) stands in solidarity with Israel as it takes necessary steps to provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas; (2) remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense; and (3) will continue to assist Israel in strengthening its homeland defenses.

Condemns Palestinian suicide bombings.

Demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas.

Urges: (1) all Arab states, particularly Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to declare their unqualified opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide bombing, and to act in concert with the United States to stop the violence; and (2) all parties in the region to pursue vigorous efforts to establish comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 247

Bill SRES 247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2002. Bill SRES 247 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on April 22, 2002.  Bill SRES 247's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018) as of April 22, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 247

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
67
Democrat Cosponsors
33
Republican Cosponsors
34
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 247

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- American military assistance
- Arab countries
- Arab-Israeli conflict
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Bombings
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Egypt
- International cooperation
- Israel
- Middle East and North Africa
- Palestinians
- Peace negotiations
- Saudi Arabia
- Suicide
- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 247

A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.
A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.
Israel Solidarity bill

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