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Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6004
Bill 117 hr 6004, also known as the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to reaffirm and uphold the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, which declared that Jerusalem should be recognized as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy should be moved there from Tel Aviv.
The bill seeks to ensure that the US government continues to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy remains in Jerusalem. It also aims to prevent any future administrations from reversing the decision to move the embassy.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for the US to stand by its commitment to recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to show support for the Israeli government. They believe that moving the embassy to Jerusalem strengthens the US-Israel relationship and sends a message of solidarity with Israel. Opponents of the bill argue that it could further inflame tensions in the Middle East and hinder efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They believe that the status of Jerusalem should be determined through negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, rather than unilaterally by the US government. Overall, the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on US foreign policy in the Middle East.
The bill seeks to ensure that the US government continues to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy remains in Jerusalem. It also aims to prevent any future administrations from reversing the decision to move the embassy.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for the US to stand by its commitment to recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to show support for the Israeli government. They believe that moving the embassy to Jerusalem strengthens the US-Israel relationship and sends a message of solidarity with Israel. Opponents of the bill argue that it could further inflame tensions in the Middle East and hinder efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They believe that the status of Jerusalem should be determined through negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, rather than unilaterally by the US government. Overall, the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on US foreign policy in the Middle East.
Congressional Summary of HR 6004
Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021
This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6004
Bill HR 6004 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2021. Bill HR 6004 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2021. Bill HR 6004's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism. as of February 22, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6004
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
248Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
248Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6004
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6004
Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021
Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021
To prohibit the use of funds for a United States Embassy, Consulate General, Legation, Consular Office, or any other diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the United States Embassy to the State of Israel, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6004
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